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Stamford Economic Development Website Connecticut - MAYOR SIMMONS URGES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER STORM 12 February 2024 ( news )
Stamford Economic Development Website , state Connecticut ( By Press Release office)
Feb 12,2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Stamford
Monday , February 12 , 2024
Contact:
Lauren Meyer
203 - 977 - 5115
lmeyer@stamfordct . gov
MAYOR SIMMONS URGES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER STORM
Stamford , CT – The National Weather Service is calling for snow to begin in Stamford around 2:00 a . m . , on Tuesday , February 13
th
, with snow accumulation of 8 - 10 inches possible , with potential to be 12 - 15 inches for southwestern Connecticut . Peak snowfall is estimated around 1 - 2 inches an hour between 5:00 am – 1:00 pm . The storm is expected to move out of the region in the late afternoon .
Residents should prepare for icy and slushy conditions overnight and are encouraged to stay off the roads so that City crews can clear them . Per Chapter 214 of the City of Stamford Code of Ordinances , after the snowfall has stopped , snow and ice must be cleared from sidewalks in order to ensure safe travel for pedestrians , especially near schools .
Scheduled residential garbage and recycling collection for Tuesday will be delayed one day until Wednesday , February 14
th
. The scheduled collection for the rest of the week will also be delayed one day , with Friday’s scheduled collection to be collected on Saturday . In anticipation of the storm , residents should not put their Toters curbside tonight .
Warming centers are open for the times and locations listed on the
City’s website
. Those in need of shelter are encouraged to call 2 - 1 - 1 . Eversource is asking customers to prepare for possible outages .
Visit their websitefor tips and instructions on how to report a power outage during the storm .
Winter Weather Safety Tips
The Stamford Department of Health reminds all citizens of the following tips to stay safe during extreme cold:
Dress warmly , and in layers , and cover your skin , even if you are just making a short trip . In extreme cold , skin exposed to the cold air can get frostbite in just a few minutes . If you must go outside , you should wear:
Hat
Scarf or knit face mask to cover your face and mouth
Sleeves that are snug at the wrist
Mittens ( they are warmer than gloves )
Water - resistant coat and boots
The temperature inside your home should be set according to your own activity level , health , and medications . What is an acceptable , fuel - saving temperature for an active family may not be safe for an older person who has difficulty moving or takes certain medications .
The elderly are especially susceptible to extremely cold temperatures . Check on elderly friends , family , or neighbors frequently .
Remove clothing if it gets damp or wet . Wet clothing can make you more prone to hypothermia .
Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia and seek medical assistance if you have these signs:
Symptoms of frostbite can include loss of feeling and loss of color and usually happens on the nose , ears , cheeks , chin , fingers , or toes .
Symptoms of hypothermia in adults can include shivering , exhaustion , confusion , fumbling hands , memory loss , drowsiness , or slurred speech .
In infants , symptoms of hypothermia can include bright red , cold skin , and low energy .
Make sure your car is ready for extreme weather conditions . Get your vehicle winterized and make sure your tires are in good condition . Check your car emergency kit and replace any items that are broken or are unsafe to use .
Ensure your pets are not outside for an extended period of time . If you notice an animal outside for an extended period , contact its owner or the animal control officer .
Stay Informed by Visiting:
www . StamfordCT . gov
WSHU Fairfield County Public Radio - 91 . 1 FM
WGCH Radio - 1490 AM
WFOX The Fox Radio - 95 . 9 FM
News 12 Connecticut , Cablevision Channel 12
To Prepare for and to Respond to Severe Weather Visit:
CT Dept . of Public Health Cold Weather Safety Tips:
http://www . ct . gov/dph/cwp/view . asp?a=3115&q=472542
FEMA’s Ready . Gov:
www . ready . gov
National Weather Service:
www . weather . gov
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