Preparing to respond to emergency as Henri moves towards Connecticut FARMINGTON, CT – As Tropical Storm Henri takes aim at the northeast coast of the U.S. as a possible hurricane this weekend, the American Red Cross is preparing to shelter and support families in the path of this storm if needed. Henri is forecast to…
HARTFORD, CT – With Tropical Storm/Hurricane Henri expected to impact Connecticut starting early Sunday morning, the Connecticut Department of Public Health wants to remind the public of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from improper use of fuel burning equipment during power outages. The winds from the storm are expected to be sustained at 35…
Hartford, CT – As Hurricane Henri heads for Connecticut, Attorney General William Tong is warning Connecticut consumers to be vigilant of price gouging and price hikes. During states of emergency, price gouging is illegal and this includes in demand items such as generators and gas. “Price gougers take advantage of our fear. We’re all worried…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut State Emergency Operations Center is activated in advance of Hurricane Henri, which is anticipated to make landfall on Connecticut tomorrow, and state emergency management officials have been working throughout the day to prepare for the storm. The governor is urging everyone in Connecticut to…
Consumers should review these tips and make sure they are prepared in the event of prolonged power outages, excessive storm damage The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is reminding the public of potential dangers ahead of Hurricane Henri, and things they can do to stay safe during the next several days. “It’s been almost 30…
Company to declare an Emergency Response Plan Level 2; 50 to 69% of customers could lose power; restorations could go 8 to 21 days BERLIN, Conn. (August 21, 2021) – With Hurricane Henri expected to make landfall early Sunday morning along Connecticut’s shoreline, Eversource is increasing the number of possible outages the storm could cause.…
Wethersfield, CT – Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Interim Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo on Thursday announced that the state’s unemployment rate dropped to an estimated 7.3% in July from the revised 7.7% rate in June. With the three-month average unemployment rate below 8.0%, Connecticut is anticipated to trigger off the federal High Extended Benefits program. The…
Norwalk, CT – More than 10,000 diapers were donated to families in need through Family & Children’s Agency’s diaper drive. In addition, diaper rash cream, wipes, and funds to purchase more supplies stocked the shelves. These supplies will be given directly to families in need through FCA’s programs. Diapers can be a financial burden on…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday held a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the adoption of legislation establishing the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) Alliance District Teacher Loan Subsidy Program, which will provide an interest rate subsidy on CHESLA loans to teachers who commit to teaching in one of Connecticut’s 33…
FARMINGTON, CT – Tropical Storm Henri is expected to be a hurricane when it hits the northeast coast this weekend. The American Red Cross is preparing to respond if necessary, getting shelter and relief supplies in position and having volunteers ready if needed. While the exact path and potential impact of Henri is still uncertain,…
