HARTFORD, CT – With Tropical Storm/Hurricane Henri expected to impact Connecticut starting early Sunday morning, the Connecticut Department of Public Health wants to remind the public of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from improper use of fuel burning equipment during power outages. The winds from the storm are expected to be sustained at 35…
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Mayor Ganim, City of Bridgeport declare storm emergency as of 5 p.m. Saturday evening
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Ganim has declared a Storm Emergency for Bridgeport as of 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 21, 2021 as the city prepares for the impact of Tropical Storm Henri. Bridgeport residents are urged to “prepare for the worst” as predictions for Henri are anticipated to be one of the most severe storms…
Connecticut Attorney General Tong warns consumers in the state to be vigilant of price gouging ahead of Hurricane Henri
Hartford, CT – As Hurricane Henri heads for Connecticut, Attorney General William Tong is warning Connecticut consumers to be vigilant of price gouging and price hikes. During states of emergency, price gouging is illegal and this includes in demand items such as generators and gas. “Price gougers take advantage of our fear. We’re all worried…
Connecticut Governor Lamont provides update on the preparations in advance of Hurricane Henri
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut State Emergency Operations Center is activated in advance of Hurricane Henri, which is anticipated to make landfall on Connecticut tomorrow, and state emergency management officials have been working throughout the day to prepare for the storm. The governor is urging everyone in Connecticut to…
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection warns of potential storm dangers, scams ahead of Hurricane Henri
Consumers should review these tips and make sure they are prepared in the event of prolonged power outages, excessive storm damage The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is reminding the public of potential dangers ahead of Hurricane Henri, and things they can do to stay safe during the next several days. “It’s been almost 30…
Eversource Increases Number of Possible Power Outages as Connecticut Braces for Hurricane Henri, restorations could go 8 to 21 days
Company to declare an Emergency Response Plan Level 2; 50 to 69% of customers could lose power; restorations could go 8 to 21 days BERLIN, Conn. (August 21, 2021) – With Hurricane Henri expected to make landfall early Sunday morning along Connecticut’s shoreline, Eversource is increasing the number of possible outages the storm could cause.…
Red Cross Stands Ready to Respond to Tropical Storm Henri and Urges the Community to Prepare Now
FARMINGTON, CT – Tropical Storm Henri is expected to be a hurricane when it hits the northeast coast this weekend. The American Red Cross is preparing to respond if necessary, getting shelter and relief supplies in position and having volunteers ready if needed. While the exact path and potential impact of Henri is still uncertain,…
Governor Lamont declaring state of emergency in advance of tropical storm Henri
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as Tropical Storm Henri is projected to move toward Connecticut in the coming days and strengthen to a hurricane before making landfall, he will be requesting a presidential pre-landfall emergency declaration to provide the state with federal assistance in anticipation of the impacts of the storm.…