NEW CANAAN, Conn. Good morning, this is a 10 a.m. update from the Emergency Operations Center. We currently have four line crews from Connecticut Light and Power paired up with our public works and tree crews. We are hopeful that we will have to additional line crews in town this afternoon.
The following is our list of priorities:
1. Mitigation of safety issues which involves downed live wires.
2. Opening of critical roadways where we have residences that are currently inaccessible to emergency crews. This is making roads passable, not clearing them.
3. Opening of major road arteries. Again, making at least one lane passable.
4. Restoration of power.
I cannot stress enough the importance of obeying all road closures. Do not remove emergency tape or move barricades. Our preliminary estimate of seven days of widespread power outage still stands. Remember, this is a based on preliminary assessments and subject to change.
We will share real-time updates of our progress via outcalls, media outlets and our Facebook page. If you have any questions or concerns please call the Emergency Operations Center at 203-594-4100 or post on Facebook. Thank you again for your patience.
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