On Sunday morning, Joe Laucella, Greenwich Emergency Director, Joe Laucella issued a report on the July 4-5 storm:
Overnight, the tree Department, emergency responders, Public Works personnel, Parks & Recreation staff, utility crews, and other Town departments worked throughout the night to address storm-related incidents and restore access throughout the community.
I would like to extend a special thank you to all those who worked through the night who once again did an outstanding job. Working overnight, they cleared 21 locations throughout Town, helping to reopen critical roadways and improve access for emergency responders and utility crews.
Current Status (8:00 AM)
- There are approximately 35+ separate unitality incidents in town that require attention.
- Approximately 1,144 Eversource customers remain without power in Greenwich, 170 were restored on the overnight.
- Statewide, approximately 70,000 customers are currently without power.
- 19 roads remain fully or partially blocked due to downed trees, wires, and storm debris.
- More than 35 utility-related incidents remain active and require repair.
- The Town’s network and internal phone systems remain offline as a result of storm-related impacts.
- Administrative phone lines are currently unable to receive incoming calls or place outgoing calls.
- 911 services remain fully operational and continue to function normally.
At this time, Eversource primary focus remains on addressing life safety concerns, making hazardous areas safe, and reopening blocked roadways. Due to the widespread damage throughout western Connecticut, overnight restoration resources were limited. As additional crews arrive today, restoration activities are expected to expand.
The Office of Emergency Management has been assigned an Eversource Community Liaison, and I will be working directly with them throughout the day to help prioritize restoration efforts and address critical community needs.
Unfortunately, the weather threat has not ended.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for our area through Monday. Forecasts indicate the potential for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms today through Monday, which may bring:
- Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches, with localized amounts of 4 inches or more possible.
- Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, which could result in localized flash flooding.
- Additional thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds, lightning, and isolated tree and utility damage.
These conditions may create additional challenges for restoration efforts and could result in new incidents across Town.
The Office of Emergency Management will continue to coordinate with Town departments, utility providers, state partners, and the National Weather Service throughout the day. We will also continue to monitor infrastructure impacts, road closures, utility restoration efforts, and weather conditions.
Updates will be shared as conditions change. In addition, OEM will continue posting public information updates on our social media platforms. Departments are encouraged to share those updates through their own communication channels to help keep residents informed.
Please let me know if you department or organization needs any assistance through-out the day.
The following roads remain fully or partially blocked as of this morning: In the area of:
- Seitz Lane
- Benders Drive
- Calhoun Drive
- North Stanwich Road
- South Stanwich Road
- Tinker Lane
- Western Junior Highway
- Lake Drive South
- Lake Avenue
- Harold Avenue
- Lancer Road
- Riverside Avenue
- Clover Place
- Hollow Wood Lane
- North Porchuck Road
- Grove Lane
- Henry Street
- Stanwich Road
- Butternut Hollow Road (near #29)
- Butternut Hollow Road (near #5)
- Edgewood Drive
- Thistle Lane