UPDATE, FEB. 2, 2 p.m.: Many of the outage problems in the city reported earlier have been resolved, according to CL&P. The utility company reports that currently 422 of its Stamford customers are affected by power outages, down from 759 this morning.
UPDATE, FEB. 2, 11 a.m.: As of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, CL&P reports that 759 of its 54,351 Stamford customers have been affected by power outages.
ORIGINAL STORY
Stamford is prepared to open emergency shelters if the city experiences a significant loss of power or extreme flooding, even as it urges residents to stay home until the current storm passes, Mayor Michael Pavia announced.
A mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet from late Tuesday into Wednesday morning could cause power outages and pull down wires and tree limbs. In addition, snow piles from previous storms could block storm drains, which could lead to flooding.
Shelters will be open on an as-needed basis if required, the mayor said. No widespread, weather-related outage problems in Stamford have been reported by Connecticut Light & Power.
For emergencies, the city instructs residents to call 911. Residents should report routine power outages to CL&P at 1-800-286-2000. The Stamford Citizen's Service Center can be reached during normal business hours at 203-977-4140.
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