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Storm Safety Tips from the Office of Emergency Managment

Stonington's Office of Emergency Management sent out a message that includes storm safety precautions.

The Stonington Police Department sent out the below message from the Stonington Office of Emergency Management:

With Mother Nature bearing down on us with what could be a major snow event starting early tomorrow morning through midday Saturday, we would like to offer the following suggestions to make this a safe event:

  • Try to have all your business done by the end of today (groceries/ banking/medication) to avoid traveling during the storm. This will assist our Public Works Department to clear the roads. 
  •  Make sure all your vehicles have a full tank of gasoline.
  • Make sure you have batteries for lights and a portable radio. We could see power losses with this storm. PLEASE try to avoid the use of candles. 
  • If you have a generator PLEASE make sure it has been installed correctly and you have enough fuel to last for 72 hours. 
  • If you need to use a portable heating device, make sure you are following the manufacturer’s instructions.  REMEMBER YOUR KITCHEN STOVE IS FOR COOKING NOT FOR HEAT.
  • Today is the time to make sure you have all your medication to last at least 72 hours.
  • Now is the time to make sure you have a telephone in the house that will work during a power loss.  
  • If you must use your automobile to charge your cell phone, laptop, etc., remove the snow from around the exhaust pipe first. DO NOT RUN YOUR CAR IN THE GARAGE.
  •  If you have an elderly neighbor or relative, remember to check on them during and after the storm until things are back to normal. 
  •  Remember to plan for your pets during the storm.

If everyone takes a few early precautions, we will all get through this storm safely.

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