Monroe First Selectman Urges Preparation As Snowstorm Approaches

MONROE, CT — As a major winter storm approaches Connecticut and New England, Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg warns residents to be prepared for the possibility of power outages on Saturday.

The storm is expected to dump as much as a foot of snow or more throughout much of the state, which also prompted Monroe officials to remind residents that a parking ban is in effect.

"The storm's magnitude is highly dependent upon the storm track, and a slight change in its path west or east will have a significant effect on the severity in Monroe," Kellogg wrote in a statement. "As of the [Friday] 4:00PM forecast from the State of Connecticut Emergency Management, our area could receive over 1 foot, and possibly up to 2 feet of snow, with near blizzard conditions at times. High winds may cause blowing and drifting of snow. Our Town crews have been planning for this storm and are ready to respond.

"Please be prepared for power outages in the event we do experience high winds. Eversource has advised that they have already brought in additional crews, however we know that storm severity can impact their ability to safety deploy personnel during the storm, which impacts restoration times. Please remember that in the event of a power outage, contact Eversource directly to report the outage."

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