New Canaan, Connecticut

 Tropical Storm Henri- In the Eye of the Storm

Right now, things are pretty calm here in New Canaan, Connecticut.  As Tropical Storm Henri bears down on New England and parts of New York, we have prepared our Emergency Kit and have all of the necessities.  Who's ready for Henri?  🙋

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Here's the update we received from New Canaan Emergency Management:

"As we prepare for Henri in Connecticut, we received this great emergency preparedness information. Great tips fir being prepared! TROPICAL STORM HENRI

The Town of New Canaan has been placed under a Tropical Storm Watch in anticipation of T.S. Henri. The storm track was moved West last night by the National Weather Service and we are now on the Western edge of the predicted track.

As this is the first potential storm of the hurricane season, the Office of Emergency Management would like to provide residents with best practices for preparation for these events.

We encourage residents to make their own personal storm plans to be prepared for possible power outages or blocked roads caused by potential high winds and flooding.

A good list of items to gather can be found at https://www.ready.gov/kit and some are listed below.

Remember that power outages due to storms have historically led to potentially long duration power outages, sometimes up to 5 or more days depending on the impact and severity of the storm.

*Water and non-perishable food for several days

*Can opener (if kit contains canned food)

*Extra cell phone battery or charger

*Battery-powered or hand crank radio

*Flashlight and extra batteries

*First aid kit

*Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

*Prescription medications and glasses

*Infant formula and diapers

*Pet food, water and supplies for your pet

*Have a full tank of gas in your car

*Check your propane/gasoline tank level for generators (if applicable)

*Don’t put a generator inside a building, or within 10 feet of the building to prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning

*Go to https://www.newcanaan.info/Generator%20Safety%202021.pdf for more Generator safety tips

*Help your neighbors, especially senior citizens, by checking on them after the storm passes

In the event of an emergency during the storm call 911. If the OEM opens an Emergency Operations Center at the Police Department, call 203-594-4100 to report non-emergency trees or wires down.

Do not cross or drive over downed wires in the street. Do not drive through flooded areas.

Stay safe New Canaan,

Russ Kimes

Emergency Management Director"