With almost 70-percent of the City without power and fallen trees and downed power lines scattered most everywhere, Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra today declared a State of Emergency for Connecticut’s Capital City.
“While we were prepared for this storm, it certainly showed no mercy. I have and will continue to survey and monitor the extensive damage in our neighborhoods -- especially those that were hardest hit: Behind the Rocks, Blue Hills and the West End. By declaring a State of Emergency, we can leverage greater resources and have more flexibility to take swift and decisive action to clean-up the debris, restore power, repair damage, and help to quickly facilitate a return to normalcy. This historic October storm has affected so many people in so many ways. If you are ok, please let family members know and please check on your friends and neighbors who may need help,” said Mayor Segarra.
The Mayor has visited both emergency shelters at Pope Park Community Center and Parker Memorial Community Center. There is capacity and resources will remain available as temperatures are expected to go below freezing tonight and power might not be fully restored.
Three tree crews are clearing away the numerous downed branches throughout the city. 19 DPW trucks are out removing snow and slush and treating roads.
The Emergency Operation Center on the third floor of City Hall will remain open until further notice. The Department of Public Works, Hartford Fire Department, Hartford Police Department and Connecticut Light and Power members are all closely monitoring the clean-up of this heavy, wet snowfall.
There is no parking ban in effect in the City of Hartford.
