Newtown Warns Of Severely Cold Weather, Preps Warming Stations

NEWTOWN, CT — The town's Office of Emergency Management is alerting residents to the threat of severe weather at the end of the week.

Bitter cold temperatures are forecast in the region from Thursday night to Sunday. AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting a low temperature of 9 degrees Fahrenheit in Newtown come Saturday night.

OEM officials are urging you to:

• Check on any elderly or frail neighbors
• Be prepared to properly care for pets
• Consider your medical needs: review continuity of care from existing professional assistance, supply of medications, home delivery of essential supplies such as oxygen, specific needs.
• Make a kit consisting of water, non-perishable food for a minimum of three days, battery operated radio, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, garbage bags and other sanitation type materials
• Ensure your generator is properly installed and vented away from the house. Never run a generator indoors or in the garage.
• Make a backup plan
• Make sure you have a communications plan setup with your family, especially those out of the area who may be worried about your well-being. Set up a time and method to get in touch with them to let them know your status
• Make sure your cell phones and other mobile devices are fully charged in the event the power goes out. Be sure to listen to the local authorities and weather stations for information on the weather’s progression.

The town will be establishing warming stations at:

• Newtown Police Station Community Room, 191 South Main Street
• C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, 203-426-4533, Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
• Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street, 203-270-4349 (Call ahead) Friday 6 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m, Sunday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.