As Blizzard Arrives, Tolland Opens Emergency Operations Center

Press Release from Emergency Management Department:

At 11:45 this morning, Governor Malloy signed a Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency for Storm Nemo. The Governor has restricted travel on state highways to emergency vehicle traffic only. Town Manager Steven Werbner is requesting that residents stay home until the storm is over and the roads are cleared by Public Works.

The Tolland Emergency Operations Center has been activated as of 1:00 p.m. today and will be staffed for the duration of the storm.

Reminder, there is a parking ban in effect for the duration of the storm. Any vehicles left on public roadways will be removed by tow truck at the owner’s expense.

Residents and businesses with fire hydrants on their property are reminded that under town ordinance it is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure the hydrant is clear and accessible within a reasonable time after the storm.

Thank you to those who have volunteered their services and 4 wheel-drive vehicles.  Your information has been recorded and we will contact you should the need arise.

Additional information will be distributed through the Tolland Alert notification system, Tolland’s e-blast system, posted on Face Book (Tolland Works & Town of Tolland, CT) and Tolland Patch.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS FOR STORM NEMO

Connecticut Light & Power to report power outages only:

1-800-286-2000 or 860-947-2000

For downed trees and/or downed utility wires: Dial 911

Emergency contact lines for Tolland’s Emergency Operations Center.

860-512-0683

860-512-0691

860-856-3100

860-856-3101

Tolland Public Works for snow related issues: 860-428-3918

Information released by:

Town of Tolland

Office of Emergency Management