Guidelines Posted by Director of Emergency Management

Naugatuck, CT - Naugatuck Director of Emergency Management Fran Dambowsky posted these important reminders in advance of the severe thunderstorms that are predicted for Thursday afternoon.

Local meteorologists are predicting “Severe Thunderstorm, with hail and locally rotating storms threatening an isolated tornado, damaging wind gusts by 2-4 PM ending after 8 PM.”
Please be advised that Naugatuck Emergency Services, Fire, Police, Emergency Management, as well at Public Works Department are fully staffed, prepared to address calls for assistance as is needed.

The Naugatuck Emergency Operation Center will be open and, as per state guidelines, will remain in full virtual activation throughout this weather event.

Please be reminded that there are still numerous trees, limbs, wires, and utility poles that were weakened by Storm Isaias. With the potential for damaging winds that may enter our area, it is a likely that those trees, limbs, wires, and utility poles may be further weakened and present hazardous or even life threatening conditions.

DO NOT GO NEAR ANY DOWNED WIRES
SHOULD YOU SEE ANY DOWNED WIRES AND/OR TREES CALL NAUGATUCK FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 203-720-7083

I was speaking with our liaison from Eversource at 0745 this morning. While I believe that this liaison will do what she could to address our needs, I have ZERO confidence in Eversource responding in a timely manner to our Emergency Services’ call for assistance, regardless of the priority.

Please stay in a safe location during the storm.

Just a reminder of the storm preparation checklist:
Make sure your cell phones are charged. Remember that you can charge your phone in your car if you have the needed wires and adapter or you vehicle is equipped with a USB port.
Fill containers with water: At least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day
Food: At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food
Flashlight
Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
Extra batteries
First aid kit
Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
Multi-purpose tool
Copies of personal documents (insurance policies, birth certificates, lease or deed to home)
Sanitation and personal hygiene items
Emergency blanket
Insect repellent and sunscreens
Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
Rain gear

STAY SAFE