Important Southbury Storm Update

Shared by the Town of Southbury

Status Update for the Town of Southbury on 05/18/2018
SHELTER
- The Senior Center shelter will close at noon today (Friday) and resuming regular hours beginning Monday.
- Pomperaug High School is open 24/7 for showers, water (bring your own containers), charging and sleeping.
- PHS will be serving hot meals between 11am - 2pm and at 6pm, through Sunday, May 20, 2018.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult at ALL times!
TRANSFER STATION
- The Southbury Transfer Station will be open 7am - 5pm, every day through Saturday May 26, 2018.
- RESIDENTS ONLY may bring storm debris at no charge.
- As always, the transfer station will NOT be accepting debris from Commercial contractors/businesses; they will be turned away.
- We anticipate long lines, please be patient.
TOWN BUILDINGS
- Southbury Town Hall remains open during regular business hours
- Southbury Public Library is now open. (Regular hours)
WATER
- Potable water is available through the hydrant at the Center Fire House (461 Main Street South). Bring your own containers.
- The water tank remains at Community House Park.

Eversource Update
If a tree is on the service wire, call Eversource to assure the power is off and that it is safe to remove the tree and restore power to your house. The following information should be noted:

The wire from the pole to the house is Eversource’s responsibility. The service from the house to the meter is the homeowner’s responsibility. Eversource is responsible for the meter only. The service from the meter into the house is the homeowner’s responsibility.

Twenty-seven crews are actively working. Additional crews are being added throughout the day. Eversource reminds everyone that we are now at a point that ALL wires should be considered live. If you are using an improperly installed generator, using it will slow down the recovery. Please refer to our website for proper generator use. The detection of such a generator will cause the crew to move from your location to another location. Again, safety is the first priority. All wires should be considered live.