A major winter storm is approaching Connecticut. This is a large storm that will impact New Britain with potential blizzard conditions for a period of 24 hours from mid-day tomorrow (Friday) to mid-day Saturday. New Britain is expecting heavy snow with winds of 20-30 MPH. One to 2 feet of snow is expected. Power outages are likely.
Here is some important information:
- Due to this storm, schools will be closed tomorrow (Friday)
- There will be a parking ban in effect beginning tomorrow at tomorrow (Friday) 6am. Towing of cars will occur to allow plows and emergency vehicle access to all streets.
Free parking will be available at the following locations during the parking ban:
- Osgood Park
- Stanley Golf Course
- Quonset hut parking lot at 655 Slater Rd.
- City parking lot on Main Street between NBPD and the CCSU ITBD building.
- City parking lot at Wildwood St. & Linden St. (next to Police substation)
- Washington Park (lot opposite Gold Street)
- Martha Hart Park
- City parking garage - (Bank St./Chestnut St.)
- City parking garage - (Columbus Blvd. at the corner of Washington St.)
Here are safety and other tips you should keep in mind:
- Have food, water, flashlights and a battery operated radio available.
- Charge all cell phones.
- Check on elderly and at risk neighbors and relatives.
- Stay informed, listen to storm information.
- Do not use candles for lighting, use flashlights.
- Do not use propane or charcoal grills indoors for any reason.
- Make sure generators are kept outside away from the house.
- To report fallen trees and wires, Call 860-826-3000,
- To report fire, police and medical emergencies, call 9-1-1.
Thank you very much for your cooperation and please be safe !
