Nov. 4 Update from East Granby Town Hall

UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 4, 2011
TREES AND  BRUSH

• The RCC will be open at its regularly scheduled times from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8.  The RCC will also be open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brush disposal.
• The town is looking at options for limited, curbside debris pickup.

TRASH

• The RCC will be open at its regularly scheduled times from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

SHOWERS

• Over 200 people have used the four portable shower stalls in front of the Senior Center over the last two days, according to First Selectman James Hayden. The showers will be available on Saturday, Nov. 5, but residents are encouraged to call the Senior Center at 860-653-4371 because of sporadic staffing expected tomorrow, Hayden said.

POWER RESTORATION

• As power is restored, power lines may be “LIVE” so please use caution.  
• For downed power lines across trees, please notify CL&P individually at 860-947-2000.  
• CL&P crews are clearing downed wires and the Public Works and Fire Department crews are assisting with cutting branches. CL&P is estimating that most households will have power restored by midnight on Sunday. Some power has been reestablished in the center of town. As of 8:45 p.m. Friday, 37 percent of the town, or 986 out of 2,611 of CL&P customers were still without power.
• CL&P is asking that you check the condition of your junction box attached to the outside of your home.~ If it has pulled away, you will need to call an electrician to reconnect the box.  By doing this now, CL&P will be able to expedite the restoration of power to your home when your service line is repaired.

WARMING CENTER, SHELTER, AND COMMODITIES

• The Emergency Shelter at the Senior Center is open.  860-653-4371.  If you need to take refuge for the night, please bring a pillow and bedding, a change of clothes, and medicine.
• The shelter is open 24 hours a day and continues to serve three meals a day, according to Hayden.
• Charging stations for technology devices are available at the Senior Center.  

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

• For local shelter questions, call the Senior Center 860-653-4371.
• For Emergency Calls – dial 911
• For other state and local winter storm and shelter information, call 211.