Hurricane Irene Updates ~
/ 0
- Details
- Category: Health and Wellness
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 August 2011 09:50
- Written by Terri Garlick
UPDATE 5:26pm
High winds as Irene departs.
Many roads are in very bad shape.
No power on Main Street
Over 90% of power in town is out
Rudy suggests we stay indoors
Shelter is open- bring towels, pillows and personal items.
It may be in excess of a week before power is fully restored.
UPDATE: Sunday, 11:30am
75% of homes without power as per Ridgefield Police Department. CL&P is considering shutting down all power to help speed up restoring.
UPDATE: Sunday, 8:35am
54% of Ridgefield is without power. Many trees are down throughout town and many roads are closed. "We urge people to not leave their home. The shelter is open and we're asking that people call 203-431-2351 or 2352 for assistance in getting to the shelter," said First Selectman, Rudy Marconi.
UPDATE
We just got off the phone with First Selectman Rudy Marconi and he confirmed that he has declared a State of Emergency for the Town of Ridgefield under section 8-5 of Ridgefield Town Charter. This decision allows Mr. Marconi to make certain emergency decisions such as closing roadways. He stated that Hurricane Irene should begin impacting Ridgefield between 8-9pm tonight and be very strong by 10am tomorrow. Winds as high as 50 mph are anticipated. Because of the length of the storm, trees are expected to fall and take down power lines. Mr. Marconi has called in additional trucks to aid in tree cleanup.
Scotts Ridge Middle School is presently open as a town shelter.
- TOWN SHELTER AT SCOTTS RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL OPEN AT 4pm TODAY.
- WHEN/IF YOUR POWER GOES OUT, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL: 1-800-286-2000 TO REPORT THE OUTAGE.
- CALL: Town of Ridgefield for non-emergency issues at: 203-431-2351 or 2352
Closures:
* The Town of Ridgefield asks that all non-essential businesses close by 8pm tonight.
*The First Congregational Church will have a 3:00 pm service TODAY in lieu of tomorrow. There will be no services tomorrow.
*Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church has cancelled all Worship Services for Sunday, Aug. 28.
*St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church has cancelled Sunday worship because of the hurricane.
*Books on the Common and the Ridgefield Bicycle Company will be closed on Sunday.
*Adam Broderick Salon and Spa will be closed on Sunday, August 28th. Call Monday for updates.
*No services tomorrow at St. Stephen's.
*Because of the severe weather conditions that will accompany the arrival of Hurricane Irene, all Sunday Masses at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Church and Parish Hall are cancelled. The only Masses that will be celebrated this weekend will be the 4 and 5:30 P.M. Masses in the Church this afternoon. Realizing how important Sunday Mass is to all of us, I want you all to know that I have made this decision with great reluctance. However, the weather conditions predicted for tomorrow will make driving difficult if not impossible, and very dangerous.
May I strongly recommend that those of you who were planning to come to Mass tomorrow spend some time at prayer in your own homes during the day, and that we all continue to include in our prayers the millions of people in all of the states through which Hurricane Irene will pass.
May the good Lord bless us all and keep us safe.
Open:
*The Kenny Wayne Shepard concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse will go on as scheduled tonight. Kenny Wayne show is going on- we are going to unfortunately not be able to have Jamie McClean perform as the opener as we're getting Kenny on stage right at 8pm so that he can be done by 9:15-9:30- giving people ample time to get home safely.
*
Local Updates:
*Carvel has buy one, get one free for anything in their freezer case.
*BP & Shell are both out of gas!
CT.GOV UPDATES FROM GOVERNOR MOLLOY:
Governor Malloy will hold three news briefings at 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. to address the State of Connecticut with updates on what residents should know about Hurricane Irene. Stream them online via CT-N or watch them on TV.
