Cold Weather Alert
At
the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Department of Emergency
Services and Public Protection (DESPP)/Division of Emergency Management
and Homeland Security (DEMHS) and its partners have implemented the
severe cold weather protocol to ensure adequate shelter space during the
severe cold weather.
The
protocol is being activated as a result of a forecasted long duration
of artic cold for our state that could last into next week, which
contains single digit temperatures along with wind chill temperatures
below zero degrees.
The current protocol has been extended from January 2, 2018 thru January 8, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
Governor
Malloy encourages cities and towns to consider opening warming centers
or other facilities to help those in need. In addition, we want to
continue to ensure that if local shelters or other facilities used
during cold weather emergencies reach their capacities, there is a
system in place to find out where there is space so they can direct
individuals and families accordingly.
If
you receive a call from someone looking for shelter and you are not
aware of any shelter space, please direct the person to 2-1-1. DEMHS has
opened an Incident on WebEOC, “Severe Cold Weather December 26, 2017 thru January 8, 2018”
If your town opens a shelter or warming center, please indicate its
status on WebEOC. Working with local shelters, 2-1-1 will act as a
clearinghouse to ensure that shelter space is found for those that need
it. Please spread the word of this critical service provided by 2-1-1.
On
behalf of the Governor, thank you for your efforts to keep the
residents of Connecticut safe and warm, especially during these severe
cold weather events.
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