Tropical Storm Isaias Wreaks Havoc In Somers, Ellington [PHOTOS]

ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT — Arborists, landscapers, tree trimmers and stump grinders were out in full force Wednesday morning throughout Somers and Ellington, as residents began the process of cleaning up after Tropical Storm Isaias caused a path of destruction late Tuesday afternoon.

Numerous trees had fallen - some onto power lines and utility wires - and storm debris was visible at every turn. A total of 2,992 Eversource Energy customers in Somers, or 72.59 percent, were without power as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, while 4,027, or 52.35 percent, were out in Ellington.

By its 4 p.m. update, Eversource reported 2,209 Somers customers, or 53.59 percent, were still down, as were 3,169 homes, or 41.19 percent, in Ellington. Across Connecticut, 615,994 Eversource customers, or 48.08 percent, still had no electricity.

The photos below, taken around 7 a.m. Wednesday, illustrate some of the damage caused in the towns. Anyone wishing to add a photo may email tim.jensen@patch.com; please indicate which town you are from.

Photos: Tim Jensen/Patch

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