08/07/2020
Storm Update- Eversource and Roads & Resources - Currently in New Milford Eversource crews worked last night and are working this morning to clear roads and restore power. On the conference call last evening with the Governor and Eversource and other utilites, Eversource pledged add'l resources of mutual aid from Canada and Mass and NH.
Currently in New Milford - 5540 customers are without power down from 6726 yesterday.
We will continue to work with Eversource. I again have requested add'l resources from Eversource to speed up our road openings and power restoration. I will provide an update later this morning after my call with our Eversource liason.
Today ( Friday) charging stations are available at the following locations- Water Witch Fire, Northville Fire, Odd Fellows Lodge , New Milford Senior Center *Seniors only, Arkham Shine Auto Detailing, Makery Co Working, Nutmeg Olive Oil, United Methodist Church. Len's Barbershop
Fresh Water- Water Witch Fire, Northville Fire, Odd Fellows Lodge, New Milford Senior Center * Seniors only , Arkham Shine Auto Detailing, New Milford Facilites Maintenance Building, Nutmeg Olive Oil, United Methodist Church.
WiFi- Odd Fellows Lodge, New Milford Senior Center * Seniors only,, Pettibone - 25 person max- masks required, Stay fresh Laundry, United Methodist church
Cell service- In speaking with ATT last evening , ATT will be bringing in an emergency cell on wheels (COW) to help with cell coverage.
I will be providing an add'l update later in the morning. .
Thank you to our entire community for your patience and working together as we continue to recover from the storm and fight this virus.
New Milford Proud & Strong!