Town Wants No Cars Parked on Streets, Municipal Lots Are Free of Charge

An announcement from the New Canaan:

Emergency Announcements:

• Governor Malloy has declared a State of Emergency, placing in effect a travel ban for all roads beginning at 9:00 pm tonight and until further notice. Public bus transit is expected to close at 8:00 pm. Please plan accordingly.
• It is anticipated that First Selectman Mallozzi will declare a State of Emergency for the Town of New Canaan at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2015.

• In anticipation of this declaration, please move all cars off of the roadways immediately. Cars will be towed if they are parked on the streets after 8 p.m. this evening

• All municipal parking lots will be open free of charge at this time

• Public Schools – All New Canaan Public Schools are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. A decision on the remainder of the week will be made as conditions develop. For additional information, please check here.

What you can do to prepare:

Visit the Town of New Canaan website and click on the red “Blizzard Juno” banner. Here you will find access to 3 key links:

1. Outcall Registry - Here you can enter home phone numbers, cell phone numbers and multiple email addresses to receive critical outgoing messages from the Town’s Office of Emergency Management. The link is here.

2. Smart911 Registry - Here you can enter a family profile, which will help provide emergency 911 responders with critical life-saving information we can use to help you and your family. The link is here.

3. Red Cross Storm Tips can be found here.

Where to go for Current Information:

1. Facebook — click here

2. If the Town sustains extended power outages, you can hear emergency broadcasts on your radio by tuning to 91.9 FM or you can stream the feed live by clicking here.

Public Safety Storm Preparations:

1. The Town’s Emergency Operations Center will be open and monitoring conditions. If weather patterns hold, it is anticipated that the EOC will move to operational status at 4 pm today to coordinate emergency response efforts.

2. Reserve 911 for true life-threatening emergencies. Call (203) 594-3500 for police non-emergencies. Once the EOC is activated, (203) 594-4100 will be available for use.

3. It is anticipated that this will be a “shelter-in-place” emergency. Unless absolutely necessary, an emergency shelter will not be opened.

4. All New Canaan Public Safety Agencies will operate with increased staffing levels.

5. All emergency vehicles will be equipped with necessary chains — The Town’s Humvee will also be available for emergency response.

6. Once the storm hits everyone should stay off the roads so that emergency responders and road crews can handle true emergencies.

7. Please limit on-street parking to ensure that streets can be cleared and so that your vehicle is not buried.

8. To report a power outage, please call CL&P at (800) 286-2000.

9. Residents should check on their neighbors — especially those that are elderly or those that need special assistance.

10. Make sure any vital medications are in good supply for family and pets.

11. Ensure that smoke and CO (carbon monoxide) detectors are in place and operating properly.

12. Generator Safety – If you have a portable generator make sure you have adequate fuel on hand and follow all manufacturers’ instructions. Never run a

generator inside of a garage - even with the doors open.

13. Add containers of water to your freezer and refrigerator to help maintain temperature if you don’t have a back-up power supply. (A full refrigerator is more efficient than one that is partially full)