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Day 7: Power Restoration Nearly Complete In Ellington, Somers
Less than 1 percent of homes in Ellington and Somers were still without electricity as of late Monday morning, according to Eversource.

Less than 1 percent of homes in Ellington and Somers were still without electricity as of late Monday morning, according to Eversource.

Less than 1 percent of homes in Windsor Locks and East Windsor were still without power late Monday morning, according to Eversource.
Less than 1 percent of homes in Enfield were still without electricity as of late Monday morning, according to Eversource figures.
"This is not a convenience issue, it is a life safety issue," First Selectman Dan Rosenthal said.
The energy company describes what took place behind the scenes to get the massive power restoration effort underway.
Maroney submitted a letter to The United Illuminating Company questioning their response efforts following Tropical Storm Isaias.
As of Sunday morning, there were still 140 homes without power.
Town officials said there’s a power outage at the Madison Senior Center. Residents should use the Town Gym to charge devices.
UI reported frustrated Fairfield residents were aggressive with utility workers, slowing their progress, the first selectwoman said.
Eversource "Make Safe" crews with the assistance of Wilton teams from the Department of Public Works continue to clear the roads in town.
"I remain very disappointed in the slowness of UI to fully restore power," Mayor Laura Hoydick said in a Facebook post.
With thousands still experiencing outages Friday in Fairfield, the National Guard came to town.
Officials update on the town's recovery from Tropical Storm Isaias, along with an updated list of road closures in Cheshire.
Awarded a 2019 federal grant for energy upgrades, the 90-unit senior housing complex was without power for three days.
The latest on Isaias power restoration, clean-up and recovery efforts, and what help is available for the thousands still without power.
The latest on Tropical Storm Isaias power restoration, clean-up and recovery efforts, and what help is available if still without power.
Mayor Ben Florsheim said with Eversource crews “finally out in meaningful numbers,” Middletown is down to “just” 2,200 outages on Friday.
Eversource Energy Friday addressed post-Isaias restoration efforts in West Hartford and the region.
The town of Tolland has expanded services amid Tropical Storm Isaias cleanup efforts.
The latest on Tropical Storm Isaias power restoration, clean-up and recovery efforts, and what help is available for those without power.
The Southington Community YMCA showers will be open to the public to as the town recovers from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Legislators are calling for state and federal hearings to investigate Eversource's preparation and response to Tropical Storm Isais.
Vernon is offering a plethora of services to residents as the town continues to recover from Tropical Storm Isaias.
The latest on Tropical Storm Isaias power restoration, clean-up and recovery efforts, and what help is available for those without power.
Maroney said he is calling upon United Illuminating to provide credits to ratepayers and reduce delivery rates on residents’ electric bills.
It appeared a burner had been left on at the stove or ignited after a power outage was restored, a fire official said.
Police have provided a list of roads still blocked in town following Tropical Storm Isaias' path through Greenwich earlier this week.
Less than 2 percent of residents in Windsor Locks remained without power early Saturday morning, but nearly 29 percent in East Windsor.
Less than 6 percent of Eversource customers in Ellington remained without power early Saturday morning, and just over 30 percent in Somers.
Less than 6 percent of Eversource Energy customers in South Windsor remained without power early Saturday morning.
Less than 12 percent of Eversource Energy customers in Enfield remained without power early Saturday morning.
"So far Eversource has not responded to our pleas to restore service (at the Glen Apartments) and there are no trucks on scene" - Boughton
The city and the Board of Education will coordinate to provide free and open wireless internet networks in school buildings across Stamford.
President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Connecticut that will allow the state to receive federal assistance.
The city is keeping cooling centers open for those who need to charge devices.
The city will hold two storm debris drop-off and disposal events for Stamford residents.
For people with well water and without power, Mayor Joe Carfora says bring water jugs and fill up at the Senior Center.
Police said more than 130 roads in town were blocked following Tropical Storm Isaias, and nearly 80 have reopened as of Thursday evening.
Officials update on the town’s recovery from Tropical Storm Isaias, along with an updated list of road closures in Cheshire.
Mayor David Martin released a statement slamming the company's response efforts thus far as thousands of residents remain without power.