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Fire, Police, Safety & Public Health United Way 2-1-1 Handling Heavy Call and Web Volume Due to CL&P Reimbursement Survey
United Way 2-1-1 is in the process of gathering information from Connecticut residents impacted by the October Snowstorm. Since 2-1-1 began this work last Friday, more than 5,500 Connecticut residents have reported losses associated with the power outages by visiting www.211ct.org or calling 2-1-1. As a result, there are longer than usual call wait times and occasional delays in accessing www.211ct.org. To access the online survey, visit www.211ct.org and click on CL&P Fund or access the survey directly by clicking here. If you wish to speak with a 2-1-1 call specialist to leave your storm-related information, 2-1-1 operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We apologize for any delays during this busy time.
For more information contact Maria Dynia at maria.dynia@ctunitedway.org.
Prepare for Hurricanes Hurricanes
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.
Prepare for Hurricanes
�� Get a kit of emergency supplies and prepare a portable kit in case you have to evacuate.
�� Familiarize yourself with the terms that are used to identify a hurricane.
�� A hurricane watch means a hurricane is possible in your area. Be prepared to evacuate.
Monitor local radio and television news outlets or listen to NOAA Weather Radio for the latest developments.
�� A hurricane warning is when a hurricane is expected in your area. If local authorities advise you to evacuate, leave immediately.
�� Prepare to secure your property.
�� Cover all of your home's windows with pre-cut ply wood or hurricane shutters to protect your windows from high winds.
�� Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
�� Keep all trees and shrubs well trimmed.
�� If you have a car, fill the gas tank in case you have to evacuate.
Plan to Evacuate
�� Plan how you will leave and where you will go if you are advised to evacuate.
�� If you do not have a car, plan alternate means of evacuating.
�� Plan places where your family will meet, both within and outside of your immediate neighborhood.
�� Identify several places you could go in an emergency, a friend's home in another town, a motel or public shelter.
�� If you have a car, keep a half tank of gas in it at all times in case you need to evacuate.
�� Become familiar with alternate routes and other means of transportation out of your area.
�� Take your emergency supply kit.
Ready.gov:
http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html 6/28/2007
Police Services Resident State Trooper Matt Ewing
860-526-0013, Ext. 205 or 860-526-3605
Email: PoliceServices@chesterct.org Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit Water
�� One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation.
�� Children, nursing mothers, and sick people may need more water.
�� If you live in a warm weather climate more water may be necessary.
�� Store water tightly in clean plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.
�� Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person.
Food
�� Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
�� Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water.
�� Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.
�� Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty.
�� Choose foods your family will eat.
�� Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
�� Protein or fruit bars
�� Dry cereal or granola
�� Peanut butter
�� Dried fruit
�� Nuts
�� Crackers
�� Canned juices
�� Non-perishable pasteurized milk
�� High energy foods
�� Vitamins
�� Food for infants
�� Comfort/stress foods
Pet food and extra water for your pet
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-inplace
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Local maps
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
Prescription medications and glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank
account records in a waterproof, portable container
Cash or traveler's checks and change
Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a coldweather
climate.
Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes.
Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part
bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water
by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented,
color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
Fire Extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Fire Marshal and Fire Investigator The Fire Marshal and Fire Investigator oversee and coordinate fire-related safety issues and programs. This includes investigating the causes of fire damage and inspecting all local healthcare and liquor establishments on an annual basis. Blasting and burning permits also originate from this office. Burning permits will be issued for weekend use only.
Fire Marshal Richard Leighton FireMarshal@chesterct.org
Fire Investigator Dave Roberge FireInvestigator@chesterct.org
Fire Commission Joel Severance, Chairman
Charlene Janecek
John Divis
Pete Zanardi
Richard Schreiber
Ex Officio:
Charles Greeney, Jr., Chief
First Selectman
Fire Marshal
The Fire Commission actively participates in regional emergency response planning. Affiliated with both the Department of Emergency Management and the Homeland Security Region 2 Emergency Management Planning Working-group, the commission provides input from the perspective of a small town in the Connecticut River Valley. Emergency Management  Joel Severance, Director
Bruce Watrous, Deputy
For flooding information, click here.
Valley Shore Emergency Communications Board of Directors John Divis
Charles Greeney Jr. Public Health Director Dr. Konrad Kotrady
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