Sunday, Aug. 28
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9:55 a.m.: Woke up a short while ago to find no power in the house. The brook is now ROARING, bigger than it has been in years. After a short conference we have reached some very important conclusions:
1. We have the mifi so we’re online
2. We have a car charger so we can work in the site through the day, hopefully until power is returned
3. We can make coffee with our charger!
Good to go at NHPlus Center.
Send us a comment to let us know how you’re doing!
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Barkhamsted Hurricane Update
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We received the following email from Don Stein, First Selectman of Barkhamsted this afternoon, with a hurricane update and with the designated emergency shelters in Barkhamsted:
Hurricane Update:
Based on the latest weather forecast and information provided by the CT state agencies, the upcoming storm has the potential to be very significant. As a minimum, it will contain high winds and very heavy rain starting late tonight through tomorrow afternoon. If you encounter an emergency situation, please call 911. If your power goes out, please report it to CL&P at 800-286-2000 or by logging on to their website www.cl-p.com. Information on the storm is also available by dialing 211, at ct.gov/irene or on most of the local radio and television stations.
At this time, the Town has not opened any shelters, but will open them if there is a need. The town shelters are Barkhamsted East Fire Department and the Barkhamsted Elementary School. If you need more information on the status of shelters or if you are someone with special needs, please call me at 860-605-7380.
I will try to update the website (www.barkhamsted.us) and Facebook (Town of Barkhamsted) as more information becomes available, assuming I can access the Internet.
I hope everyone stays safe during the hurricane.
Regards,
Don
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Barkhamsted Fire District Website
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The Barkhamsted Fire District has posted information on its website relating to Hurricane Irene and the preparedness of its three fire stations, Barkhamsted East, Pleasant Valley and Riverton. The site was last updated at 8 p.m., Saturday, August 27.
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New Hartford Hurricane Update
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The following is information posted on the Town of New Hartford website:
RESIDENTS- The decision to activate an Emergency Shelter in New Hartford will be made by the Emergency Managment Director following consultation with Emergency Service Personnel and the First Selectman. An emergency shelter will be opened if conditions warrant the use of one. Conditions that would require activation include widespread evacuation of residents and widespread SUSTAINED power outages. Residents who feel threatened should make arrangements for their own safety and seek shelter with friends, relatives, etc.
Infoline (211) will be notified in the event of a shelter opening. Please use 211 as your source for shelter information.
PLEASE make every effort to keep yourselves informed of conditions around you and take all appropriate actions to keep yourselves safe!
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Torrington Designates Emergency Shelters
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According to a news report on the Register Citizen website, Torrington has designated four emergency evacuation sites:
- Torrington Middle School
- Vogel-Wetmore School
- The Sullivan Senior Center
- Torrington Community Soup Kitchen
The Northwest Transit system will also be offering transportation.
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United Way 2-1-1 Emergency Shelter Listing
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The United Way Infoline (2-1-1) website has posted a list of emergency shelters that have been designated around the state to handle emergency evacuations related to Hurricane Irene. Download a copy of that list we printed at 9 p.m., Saturday, August 27: Hurricane Irene Shelter Listings, United Way 2-1-1 (83).
The North Congregational Church's Peach Fest tent was still serving up peach shortcake and selling peach pies on Saturday - much to our photographer's delight - despite the torrential rain preceding Hurricane Irene. Photo: Maria Moore
