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Glastonbury Connecticut - Storm Preparedness Guidance for Anticipated Snowfall Feb 13 2024 12 February 2024 ( news )
Glastonbury , state Connecticut ( By Press Release office)
Feb 12,2024
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Local weather reports indicate that Glastonbury and surrounding communities may see significant snowfall beginning in the early morning hours on Tuesday February 13 , 2024 and continuing into the afternoon or early evening . In anticipation of heavy snowfall , the following activities are suggested to best weather the storm:
Avoid travel during peak storm hours
Locate snow shovels and ice - melting products* to treat driveways and walkways
If you must go outdoors , dress in warm layers and keep your face , fingers , and toes dry and covered
Park vehicles in garages/carports when possible
Check in with elderly and disabled neighbors
In the event of extended power outages:
Fill your bathtub with water to use for flushing toilets
Fuel vehicles and generators , and test generators to ensure they are working properly
Charge phones , mobile devices , and essential medical devices
Check/replace batteries in flashlights
Prepare blankets and warm clothing for all household members
Have a supply of water , food , and medication for all family members and pets
*Residents can obtain a sand/salt mixture free of charge by visiting one of
several Town propertiesbefore or after the storm event .
If inclement weather necessitates changes to Town programming or facility hours , such updates will be shared on the Town website at
www . glastonburyct . gov/stormand Facebook at
facebook . com/glastonburyconnecticut
. Storm - related updates will also be noted on the voicemail recording of the Customer Service line at ( 860 ) 652 - 7710 .
Additional Resources
Call 2 - 1 - 1 or visit
www . 211ct . orgfor essential service resources
To Report a Power outage or downed power line: Call ( 800 ) 286 - 2000
For Power Alerts and Estimated Restoration Times , visit
https://www . eversource . com/cg/customer/reportoutage
To report a
Gas Outage
: visit
https://www . eversource . com/content/residential/outages/gas - outage
Storm Preparedness tips from Eversource:
https://www . eversource . com/content/business/outages/storm - preparedness
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