2.3K Residents Remain Out Of Power In Hamden: UPDATE

HAMDEN, CT — About 2,300 residents remained out of power in Hamden as of 1 p.m. on Monday, according to officials. Hamden Public Works, Public Safety and Emergency Response Services continue to coordinate with United Illuminating “Make Safe” crews in an effort to make the roads safe, and work to resolve more than 200 incidents of downed trees, blocked roadways due to debris, downed and damaged power lines, debris cleanup, and power outages, Mayor Curt Balzano Leng said in an update on Monday afternoon. The town-wide Parking Ban has ended.

As of 1 p.m. on Monday, approximately 110+ power outage events continue to affect about 2,300 residents of 8.5 percent of the town. United Illuminating has crews working in Hamden, supported by hundreds of other employees working to restore power in surrounding towns. Hamden Public Works is assisting United Illuminating with multiple crews in the field, working to resolve downed trees, debris, and road blockages. Read more from the town’s latest update below:

Please use the following link to report any outages or downed trees to United Illuminating. https://www.uinet.com/…/ui…/myaccount/outages/reportorstatus. The list provided in this release may not be complete

Please use extreme caution around any trees outside and when driving, residents are advised to drive as safely as possible and allow crews to do their work. Multiple Roadways have experienced downed trees or wires, and some are impassable at this time

Hamden’s Emergency Operations Center remains open and active. The Hamden Fire and Police Departments are coordinating emergency response services. The Town is considering adding additional warming locations if a major shift in power outage resolutions is not realized. Please see below for a complete list of warming locations.

PLEASE CALL HAMDEN HFD DISPATCH WITH ALL REPORTS OF DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES. 203-230-4000. PLEASE CALL 911 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.

SHELTER IN PLACE TIPS:

"Shelter in Place" entails closing all household doors, windows and vents and taking shelter in a readily accessible location that allows individuals to take shelter in warm and comfortable locations during a Winter Weather emergency.

1. CHARGE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES required for communication or entertainment.

2. BE PREPARED TO SHELTER IN PLACE. It is not advisable to try to drive or travel during a storm event. You should be prepared to shelter in place until the storm event subsides

3. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR. If you have an elderly, disabled or infirm neighbor, please take a moment to check in on them and ensure that they are safe.

WARMING CENTERS:

IF YOU SEE ANY PERSON IN DISTRESS REQUIRING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL 911

THE WARMING CENTER AT GRACE & ST. PETER CHURCH REMAINS OPEN 24-HOURS DURING THE EXTREME WEATHER. It is located at 2927 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518. It is extremely dangerous weather, if you know of anyone who does not have shelter, please try to get the word to them about this Center.

24-HOUR WARMING LOCATIONS:

Police Department - 2900 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

Fire Station 2 - 71 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514

Fire Station 3 - 441 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT 06517

Fire Station 4 - 2372 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

Fire Station 5 - 2993 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

Fire Station 9 - 245 Johnson Road, Hamden, CT 06518

ROADWAY BLOCKAGES / DOWNED TREES / WIRES:

As of 1 p.m. on Monday, the following locations are experiencing delays or entirely or partially blocked roadways as a result of the storm. This may include downed trees, wires, or other debris:

Arcadia

Barrett St.

Battis Road

Bender Rd.

Benham St.

Booth Terrace

Carew Rd.

Carleton St.

Carolyn and Morris St.

Chestnut Lane

Carmalt

Cumpstone Drive

Davis St.

DeNicola Park

Denslow Hill Rd.

Dest Dr.

Dunbar Hill Rd.

Eleanor St/Cherry Hill Rd

Evergreen Ave

Fans Rock Rd.

Fern St

Garfield St.

Gaylord Mt Rd

Gorham Ave

Hampshire Dr.

Harding St

Harmon St.

High Rock

Hill St.

Howard Ave at Earl Ave

Ives St and Broadway

Kaye plaza

Kaye Vue Dr.

Kelly Rd.

Kimberly Rd

Kirk Road

Laura Rd

Leonard Rd

Lucien Dr.

Manilla Ave.

Martin Terrace

Mix Ave.

Monroe St

Morris St.

Norman Rd.

Paradise Ave.

Park Ave.

Park Rd

Pinerock Ave.

Rentell Rd.

Ridge Road

River Road

Rogers Road

Rolling Ridge

Russo Rd

Sanford St.

Sidehilll Road

Springdale St

Swarthmore

Terrace Ave

Timber Wood Trail

Treadwell St.

Vantage Rd.

Veranda Ave

Vernon St.

Vineyard Rd.

Washington Ave.

West Shepard Ave.

Westminster

Whitney and Carmel

Woodstock Road