January 26, 2015

Bolinsky: Blizzard Preparedness Tips

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Because we are expecting blizzard conditions beginning this evening and through Tuesday, I would like to share some important storm-related information with you.

Please take some necessary precautions to ensure you and your family remains safe during this time.

The Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is closely monitoring the storm and is also participating in National Weather Service conference calls to get the latest information on the storms track and is sending out regular updates to all municipalities and tribal nations.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) will have its entire fleet of snow plows, including 12 loader-mounted snow blowers, prepared to deploy. The residual road treatment from the previous weekend storm will help in the efforts to pretreat the roads.

Please consider creating an emergency supply kit, so you can be prepared for extended periods of possible power outages and/ or snow-in. Items to be included in the kit:

One gallon of bottled water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food for you and your pet
A three-day supply of prescription medication 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
A whistle to signal for help
Moist towelettes
Plastic trash bags and ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Manual can opener
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
Extra fuel (stored in a safe container) for the power generator

Additional preparedness tips:

In the event emergency travel is necessary, fill up your car with gas, check oil and windshield fluid levels
Sign up for emergency alerts at www.ctalert.gov
And always, check on your neighbor
For additional info on winter weather preparedness go to www.ct.gov/demhs or www.redcross.org.

As always, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns about state government.

Please be safe!

Mitch Bolinsky

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