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Your emergency supply kit should include far more than batteries and milk. Also important are: A whistle to signal for help, Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation, Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities, Can opener, Local maps, Cell phone with chargers, inverter, or solar charger, Copies of important documents, Extra cash, Pet supplies Continue Reading →
“I would add that this will be a quick moving wind and rain event with an emphasis on the rain. Bilge pumps should be checked, cleared and backed up with fresh or charged batteries. Items must be secured from the effects of sustained winds of 35 knots or more for at least ten hours. Chafing gear must be in good serviceable condition and, if possible, backed up with extra lines. All rigging must be secure. Sails and canvas tops should be removed. Loose items must be stowed.” – Ian MacMillan, Harbormaster, Greenwich Continue Reading →
The State of Connecticut, through the Governor’s Office and the State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Division of Homeland Security, have issued advisory notifications to prepare municipalities for this upcoming event. Continue Reading →
Residents, business owners and other interested individuals are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and discuss the proposed project. Even though the Byram River has not flooded in some, the process is important, and every voice counts. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Public Schools are on a two-hour delay for FRIDAY MARCH 6. Also, most private schools are having a two-hour delay. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Public Schools are operating on a 2-hour delay schedule for Monday, March 2, 2015. Also operating with a two hour delay are Stanwich, Greenwich Academy, Whitby, Eagle Hill and Greenwich Catholic. Continue Reading →
The Board of Selectmen recently voted to add 20 new snow emergency routes, bringing the total to 88 in Town. Familiarize yourselves with the routes, which are scattered throughout town, so you don’t get ticketed or towed in the next storm. Find a non-emergency route street or use a municipal parking lot, with the exception of Town Hall. Continue Reading →
The Town’s snow and ice removal budget as running low. Greenwich’s Highway Division receives reports in from Greenwich Police via the public safety dispatch, and responds by sending out crews to salt and sand. In his weekly radio show on WGCH the First Selectman said the Town’s snow and ice removal budget as running low and that it appears all the salting and sanding, combined with prolonged extreme cold have taken a toll on the roads. He anticipates there might be a need for road resurfacing. Continue Reading →
According to the National Weather Service, historic lows for this day in history are 1° in Central Park, New York in 1888, 2° in LaGuardia, NY in 1943 and 4° in Bridgeport in 1987. Impacts include frostbite and possible hypothermia if precautions are not taken. The National Weather Service recommends wearing hat and gloves. Continue Reading →
Gusty winds and dangerous wind chills, with snow off and on for Sunday and Monday, though snow should not amount to more than a few “easily managed” inches. There is a small possibility that localized power outages could occur due to high winds. Eversource Energy, formerly CL&P will have crews on stand by to resolve any problems quickly. Continue Reading →