Branford's Storm Recovery Update: What You Need To Know Now

BRANFORD, CT — With half of the town still without power, with Eversource crews "slowly responding" to outages, Branford's public works crews have been "continually working on tree removal that does not involve wires," officials said in an update Thursday.

"Unfortunately, any trees involving wires require specialized power crews from Eversource," a media release from First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove reads.

"We understand residents’ frustration with the continued delay in restoration," Cosgrove said, "Please be assured that we are continuing to put pressure on Eversource regarding restoration efforts."

In the meantime, here's the latest from the town.

PHARMACIES/PRESCRIPTIONS – CVS at Short Beach Road is currently closed due to loss of power. If you normally receive your prescription at this location please try calling another branch for assistance. The closest location is CVS, 369 Main Street, East Haven 203-468-6594.

TRAVEL – Please use extreme caution when traveling and DO NOT go around or through areas that are marked off by yellow tape or barriers.

COOLING CENTER – Joe Trapasso Community House located at 46 Church Street will open as a cooling center for Branford Residents. Please ring the doorbell located at the rear entrance.

The hours will be as following:

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 7, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All visitors must adhere to the following COVID-19 Safety Protocols. Charging stations are also available.

CHARGING STATIONS – Outside outlets are available for charging electronics at Branford Fire Headquarters, Indian Neck Fire Station, Stony Creek Fire House and Town Hall.

CURBSIDE COLLECTION – Curbside collection of trash and recycling will be delayed one day for the reminder of the week. Collections normally scheduled for Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday and collections normally scheduled on Thursday will be picked up on Friday.

DEBRIS COLLECTION – Curbside Collection of tree debris will be begin tomorrow. The Town will send crews to pick up and/or chip tree limbs that are less than 8 feet in length and up to 8” in diameter. Smaller debris (branches must be less than 3 feet in length) can be placed in trash bags, brown bags or left loose in barrels.

TRANSFER STATION – The Transfer Station will remain open until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday to accept clean wood or green waste only. Trash and other household items will not be accepted after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday or after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

BEACHES/SHELLFISHING –The town beaches and shellfishing areas are now open. Clark Avenue Beach remains closed pending additional water quality tests.

For updates on beach and shellfishing openings/closures please visit the East Shore Health Department website http://www.esdhd.org/

TELEPHONE OUTAGES – Due to loss of power at some town departments the phone lines are done. Residents are able to leave voice mail messages that will be retrieved by staff and calls will be returned as quickly as possible.

This post has been updated with the correct number for CVS Pharmacy.