10/30/11 Greenwich Emergency Management Director Dan Warzoha's Storm Update

Good afternoon this is Greenwich Emergency Management Director Dan Warzoha updating you on Greenwich's storm status and operations. There are approximately 4,978 CL&P customers in the Town Of Greenwich without power. Down from 5,421 at 1:00 AM . There are 804,000 CL&P customers without power in the State Of Connecticut. The Statewide total exceeds the number of customers out during Hurricane Irene in August. CL&P has deployed 6 line crews and 2 tree crews to address damage and restoration. These crews work on 16 hour schedules. The Town Of Greenwich deployed its tree crews throughout last evening and most roads are passable. A list of locations can be found on our website www.greenwichct.org The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center is open for residents from noon today today until 8PM this evening. The Center provides charging stations for eletronic devices along with water and light snacks. Greenwich Library is also open from 1 Pm until 5 Pm today. All downed wires should be considered Live and lethal and reported by calling 911. Parents should keep this in mind especially in light of Halloween trick or treating that will be taking place. At this time there are no planned public school closures or delays. Parents and guardians should monitor the Board of Education for up-to-moment school opening and closing information at www.greenwichschools.org To listen to the above message, you will need audio software and speakers on your computer.