Waterford Blizzard 2015: What You Need to Know

Welcome to Waterford Patch’s hub article for the Jan. 26-27 blizzard. We will be updating this article with information as the storm goes on.

7:41 p.m. Reminder

• Waterford — No School — Wednesday, Jan. 28

2:09 p.m. Update

• Waterford Releases Parking Ban, Shelter, Towing Information

7 a.m. Update

Waterford Police Department: As the storm continues please continue to remain off the roadways so the public works department can continue their operations. The roadways are hazardous due to moderate to heavy snow fall, wind, and drifting snow.

Please remain at your residence until the storm has subsided and the public crews have had an opportunity to open the roadways. A follow up message will be sent when the roadways are passable. Officers are on the roads looking for stranded motorists and other hazards, and plow crews have been working all night to try to keep up with the storm, which is proving difficult.

At this point we are not aware of any power outages in town, we certainly hope it stays that way.

12:09 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Update:

Post from East Lyme Public Safety:

The East Lyme Middle School is open as the Regional Shelter for residents in East Lyme, Old Lyme, Lyme, Salem, Montville and Waterford.

There will also be an Animal Shelter at the same location. East Lyme Public Safety recommended people arrive to the shelter before 9 p.m., as roads are expected to be difficult, if not impossible, to travel. Anyone with questions may call the Non-Emergency Dispatch number at 860-739-3419.

If you have an emergency, please call 911.

Be prepared to stay at the shelter until Thursday. That means bring any supplies you may need – medications, clothes, books, personal toiletries, etc. For your pet, you must bring a kennel, pet food and a rabies certificate.

Thank you.

— Cathy J. Wilson
Senior Center Director
East Lyme Senior Center

8:19 p.m. Update

Town of Waterford, CT - Department of Emergency Management: During the storm there is the potential for the loss of power and some precautions should be followed if you are using a generator. The primary hazards to avoid are carbon monoxide poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust, electric shock or electrocution, and fire.

• Set up and run a generator in a well-ventilated area outside of the home.
• Never use a generator indoors.
• Keep it away from doors, windows and vents.
• Always start your generator first before connecting appliances.
• Allow your generator to cool, prior to refueling.

8:16 p.m. Update

Waterford Drivers: Move Your Car or It’s Getting Towed

6:41 p.m. Update

• 48-Hour Power Outages Possible in Connecticut: Malloy

• Waterford’s Hour-By-Hour Blizzard Forecast

3 p.m. Update

Waterford Makes Decision on School Closings

10:49 a.m. Monday Update:

Malloy Issues Travel Ban for Connecticut

School Info

• Early dismissal for Waterford schools on Monday

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The Waterford Police Department shared the following information from the Town of Waterford:

“The Town of Waterford is preparing for the impending storm. Town mechanics and crews were working today prepping equipment, and the Fire Department, Police Department and Waterford Energency Communications Center are gearing up the equipment needed to help our townspeople.

First Selectman Steward has called a meeting early tomorrow where all the town departments will brief him on their preparations, and go over what can be done to help each other out to help you.

Police/Fire/Dispatch will be here throughout the storm, working 24/7. If you have an emergency, please contact us via 911, or the WECC at 860-442-9451.

Stay safe all - we’ll be here for you!”

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