January 29, 2015
WINTER STORM TIPS
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.
- 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.

- 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
Legislative Office Building, Room 4027
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585 | 1-800-842-8267
Gregory.Haddad@cga.ct.gov