Naugatuck Residents Urged To Review Their Home Emergency Plans

NAUGATUCK, CT — Fire officials urge Naugatuck residents to review their home emergency plans as the 2024 hurricane season begins.

In a Facebook post Friday, fire officials acknowledged that while it is impossible to predict if Connecticut will get hit by a hurricane or tropical storm this year, it is still a good idea for residents to prepare for storm-related power failures to the best of their abilities.

"If you have or are considering a portable generator, please have it installed correctly," fire officials said on Facebook. "Using a cord to back feed into your house electrical system is dangerous and a fire hazard."

Fire officials also urged residents to keep their portable generators aways from doors and windows to prevent carbon monoxide from entering their home.

More information on home generators and other hurricane season-related topics is available here.