January 29, 2015

WINTER STORM TIPS

Important Numbers:

Connecticut Light & Power (860) 947-2000

Department of Transportation (860) 594-2000

Connecticut 211 (800) 203-1234

State Police (800) 575-6330 (non-emergency)

Mansfield Police Department (860) 429-6024 (non-emergency)

Mansfield Fire Department (860) 429-3323 (non-emergency)

Mansfield Emergency Management (860) 429-3328

Mansfield Town Garage (Roads, Snow & Ice, Grounds) (860) 429-3676

• Respect all issued Travel Bans.
• Remove vehicles from the street.
• Clear snow and ice from sidewalks and footpaths that adjoin your property and clear fire hydrants as soon as possible.
• Drivers must remove ice or snow from vehicle roofs so it does not slide off and impact other drivers.
• DO NOT shovel or plow snow into the street.
• In the event emergency travel is necessary, fill up your car with gas, check oil and windshield fluid levels.
• If you use a cell phone, save your power or have a plan to be able to charge the phone.
• Gather all necessary medications and make sure you have an adequate supply.
• Brings your pets inside.
• Find a local warming station or shelter by calling Infoline at 211.
• Sign up for emergency alerts at www.ctalert.gov.
• For additional info on winter weather preparedness go to www.ct.gov/demhs.

Reporting Power Outages to CL&P

• Call CL&P at 800-286-2000 to report an outage or speak with a customer service representative, or text the word “outage,” followed by a space and your zip code to 24612.
• Stay away from downed lines and call 911 to report them.

Have a Storm Kit Ready

• One gallon of bottled water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food for you and your pet
• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.)
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• A whistle to signal for help
• Moist towelettes
• Plastic trash bags for personal sanitation and other personal hygiene items
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities, other multipurpose tools
• Manual can opener
• Local maps
• Battery-powered radio
• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cell phone with chargers
• Family and emergency contact information
• Extra cash
• Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
• Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
• Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats, boots and extra blankets and warm clothing for all household members
• Ample alternate heating methods such as fireplaces or wood- or coal-burning stoves