Storm Recovery Update: When Will Power Be Restored In Guilford?

GUILFORD, CT — Power to the 6,624 Guilford homes and businesses that remain in the dark since Tropical Storm Isaias ripped though town Tuesday is promised to be restored by next Tuesday, or maybe sooner, Eversource said Friday afternoon.

First Selectman Matt Hoey said he and "our state legislative delegation continue to put pressure on Eversource to improve their responsiveness."

In the meantime, as people struggle without electricity—during a pandemic—for up to a week, Hoey pleaded with residents to steer clear of downed wires and not go near trees touching wires.

"I implore all of you to please treat all wires as being live, and do not cut trees, or any portion of a tree that may be on or caught up in the wires," he said. "Do not assume that these wires are de-energized.

Hoey also said while on the road in town, "do not remove, or drive under or around, downed wires or cones in the road, and treat intersections without functioning traffic lights as four-way stops."

Where to get water

For those in need of water, the North Guilford Fire House has a tanker with drinking water, and the hydrant at Baldwin Middle School located at the bottom of the driveway is marked with a sign and equipped with hose for drinking water. Water is also available at Fire Headquarters and the Community Center. Please bring your own clean containers.

Where to charge devices & take showers

Dozens of residents have already taken advantage of the services at the Community Center, including showers and charging electronic devices, Hoey said.

The Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St., is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on weekends. You will be required to wear a mask, and use the sign in sheet when entering and leaving the building. Please bring your own supplies.

Stump dump open Saturday & Sunday

The stump dump will be open Saturday and Sunday between 8:30 am and 3 pm.

And police and fire, who've been working non-stop, some good news