Sen. Boucher: In Case of Worsening Weather, Emergency Numbers and Info.

A winter storm is forecast to hit the state tomorrow. Just in case this storm causes more havoc than expected, I wanted to share these emergency numbers with you. Check with town hall for emergency shelters and warming station if power goes out.

Report by Paula Antolini
January 22, 2016 11:32PM EDT

Sen. Boucher: In Case of Worsening Weather, Emergency Numbers and Info.

A winter storm is forecast to hit the state tomorrow. Just in case this storm causes more havoc than expected, I wanted to share these emergency numbers with you. Check with town hall for emergency shelters and warming station if power goes out.

•  Bethel – Emergency Management: 203-794-8522

•  New Canaan – Emergency Management: 203-594-4100

•  Redding – Emergency Operations: 203 -938-3550

•  Ridgefield- Emergency Operations Center: 203 431-2700

•  Weston – Emergency Management: 203 -222-2633

•  Westport – Emergency management: 203-341-5000

•  Wilton – Non-emergency number for Wilton Police Department is 203-834-6260.

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Sign up for Emergency Alerts

All CT residents can sign up for emergency updates at:

http://www.ct.gov/ctalert/site/default.asp

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Put Together a Supply Kit

•  In case you are stranded on the highway please call the State Police: (860) 685-8190

•  Water—at least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day

•  Food—at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food
Flashlight

•  Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)

•  Extra batteries

•  First aid kit

•  Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.)

•  Cell phone with chargers

•  Family and emergency contact information

•  Extra cash

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Caution: Carbon Monoxide Kills

•  Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.

•  If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door.

•  Call for help from the fresh air location and remain there until emergency personnel arrive to assist you.

Utilities Contact Numbers

•  Eversource: (800) 286-2000

•  United Illuminating: 800-7CALL-UI (800-722-5584)

•  Click here to report a power outage

•  Southern New England Telephone – (203) 420-3131

•  Cablevision – (203) 847-6666

Stay Safe!

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Sen. Toni Boucher is the Ranking Member of the Education Committee, former Member of Connecticut’s State Board of Education and a Wilton Board of Education Chairman. You can contact her office 800-842-1421 or email her toni.boucher@cga.ct.gov