Gov. Lamont: National Guard activated to help clear trees, wires as state grips with power outages

Gov. Lamont: National Guard activated to help clear trees, wires as state grips with power outages

Gov. Ned Lamont says the National Guard has been activated to help clear trees and wires, and Eversource officials say they are doubling crews in 24 hours.

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Gov. Lamont: National Guard activated to help clear trees, wires as state grips with power outages

Gov. Ned Lamont says the National Guard has been activated to help clear trees and wires, and Eversource officials say they are doubling crews in 24 hours.

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