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August 5th: Tropical Storm Isaias update

  • There are many side roads that are closed throughout the state right now – impossible to count how many
  • Eversource up to 596,000 customers without power; over 15 towns are over 95% without power (outage map-> https://outagemap.eversource.com/external/default.html)
  • UI has 103,000 customers without power; North Branford, Orange, and Woodbridge are among the hardest hit towns in their service area (outage map)
  • State parks are expected to reopen at noon today following Tropical Storm Isaias
  • Both electric companies say restoration of electricity may take longer than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic and safety protocols that are in place
  • Metro North is not operating today on the New Haven line due to storm damage
  • A man was killed by a falling tree in Naugatuck and is the only known death in Connecticut so far: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/66-year-old-man-dies-after-being-hit-by-falling-tree-in-naugatuck/

Shelters across the state will be coordinating with 2-1-1 to help those in need. Please check on your neighbors, animals.

United Way 2-1-1 is Connecticut’s statewide, 24 hour, information and referral service. Click on the links below for local, state and federal information and resources available to Connecticut residents regarding extreme weather events.

Please CLICK HERE to get the latest weather updates from our Weather Partner

Please check here for National Updates from the Weather Channel

Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection- 860-256-0800

Department of Transportation- 860-594-2000

Connecticut 211- 1-800-203-1234

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