Bristol CERT

07/16/2025

A friendly reminder to check on elderly friends and family and never leave children or pets inside a vehicle.

07/15/2025

The Bristol Public Library, Bristol CT Senior Center, The Agape House Inc. of Bristol Ct. , Brian's Angels Homeless Outreach and SVDP Mission of Bristol are cooling places during their respective hours of operation.
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services pools and splash pads are open for relief from the heat as well.

A Heat Advisory has been issued for this week - Tuesday through Friday.

The Bristol Public Library, Bristol CT Senior Center, The Agape House Inc. of Bristol Ct. , Brian's Angels Homeless Outreach and SVDP Mission of Bristol are cooling places during their respective hours of operation.

Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services pools and splash pads are open for relief from the heat as well.

07/14/2025

HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOOD POTENTIAL FOR CONNECTICUT HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY: JULY 14, 2025.

Slow-moving thunderstorms late this afternoon and this evening may cause torrential downpours with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Total rainfall is forecast to range from 1 to 3 inches.

07/11/2025

Preparing for flooding is crucial to safeguarding lives, property, and communities from its destructive force. Advance planning—such as having evacuation routes, emergency kits, and flood insurance—can make all the difference when a crisis hits. It also helps reduce panic, ensure quicker response times, and lessen damage to homes and infrastructure.

07/09/2025

[Hurricane Preparedness Week - Day 3] Just having enough supplies to make it through a hurricane isn’t enough. You need plenty to make it through what could be a long recovery period too. Prepare for AT LEAST three days. http://ready.gov/kit

07/07/2025

Whether you're on vacation or at home, changes in weather are common during the summer months so be prepared and plan ahead.

07/04/2025

Bristol CERT would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day.

06/30/2025

Your car is an oven. It can heat up to over 100 degrees in just 30 minutes. Even if you're "only going to be gone 5 minutes", ALWAYS and make sure your car is empty.

Your car is an oven. It can heat up to over 100 degrees in just 30 minutes. Even if you're "only going to be gone 5 minutes", ALWAYS and make sure your car is empty.

06/30/2025

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season is here! Do you know how to stay informed and prepared? Taking steps now can make a big difference:

- Review your evacuation routes
- Check your emergency kit
- Sign up for weather alerts

More: ready.gov/hurricanes

06/23/2025

Bristol CERT back in action at the 2025 Bristol Family Fun Day. Our volunteers manned barricades throughout the BAIMS parking lot and helped to keep pedestrians safe while walking through the area. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Join our team.
https://www.bristolcert.com/join/

06/22/2025

The Bristol Public Library, Senior Center, Agape House, Brian's Angels and St. Vincent DePaul are cooling places during their respective hours of operation.

The Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services splash pads are open for relief from the heat as well.

The Governor has issued a Hot Weather Protocol from Sunday to Wednesday - temperatures are expected to reach the high 90s with the humidity index over 100.

The Bristol Public Library, Senior Center, Agape House, Brian's Angels and St. Vincent DePaul are cooling places during their respective hours of operation.

The Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services splash pads are open for relief from the heat as well.

06/22/2025

Our latest briefing on the first heat wave of 2025, which begins on Sunday and lasts through Tuesday, possibly Wednesday.
✅Stay hydrated
✅Limit time in sun as much as possible
✅Stay in air conditioning/cooling centers
✅Check on friends, family, neighbors, and pets
https://www.weather.gov/media/okx/DSSBuilder/LatestBriefing.pdf