An
Important Safety Message from Mayor Timothy E. O’Brien
Saturday,
October 27, 2012, 7:54pm
Dear New Britain
resident,
New
Britain officials are monitoring the status of the approaching
Hurricane Sandy. This is a large, dangerous storm with the
potential of impacting the state for a period of 24 to 36 hours
beginning late Monday. City agencies are preparing for the storm.
Please
be advised of the following:
- Connecticut, including New Britain, is expecting heavy winds, with stronger gusts, and rain in excess of 5 inches.
- Downed trees, power outages and flooding are expected with this storm.
New
Britain officials are requesting residents to do the following:
Now
- Monitor the path of the storm
- Top off all generators and vehicles with fuel.
- Prepare an emergency kit consisting of nonperishable food, water, flashlights with fresh batteries, and a battery-powered radio.
- Remove / secure lightweight items from your yards.
- Be prepared to be self-sufficient in your home for 72 hours.
- Stay informed, listen to your local authorities, and please take action now.
For more information
and emergency instructions please go to
www.getreadycapitolregion.org
and www.newbritainct.gov
During /
After the Storm
- Do not use candles for lighting, use flashlights.
- Do not use propane or charcoal grills indoors for any reason
- To report fallen trees, wires down and flooding, call 860-826-3000.
- Maintain your safety, but if possible, check on your neighbors.
- For emergency assistance from police, fire, EMS, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Thank
you for your cooperation.
Mayor
Timothy E. O’Brien
