Connecticut utilities outline preparedness for nor'easter
Eversource spokesperson Sarah Paduano tells News 12 that the company has created a plan that will shift depending on where the hardest hit areas are. News 12 also spoke to United Illuminating on their preparations for possible widespread flooding and downed wires.
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Connecticut's utility companies say they are prepared for today's nor'easter.
Eversource spokesperson Sarah Paduano tells News 12 that the company has created a plan that will shift depending on where the hardest hit areas are.
"We've prepositioned hundreds of crews at our work centers throughout the state, so that they're able to quickly and safely respond to any potential power outages or damage to the electric system. We also have help from additional line workers from around the region including New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York," she said.
News 12 also spoke to United Illuminating on their preparations for possible widespread flooding and downed wires. Christine Pariseau, senior director of electrical operations, says crews will be working around the clock Sunday into Monday.
"Just try to stay off the roads," she said. "There will be a lot you have to deal with including trees possibly broken, wires possibly down. I just want to make sure everyone stays safe. We have people staged throughout [UI's] territory, including materials throughout the territory to be able to handle an event like this," she says.
Connecticut Emergency Management says people should secure outdoor items, avoid flooded roadways, charge devices and prepare for outages.
Several towns warned residents Sunday about possible flooding and encourage people to stay off the roads.
Fairfield officials said residents who live in flood-prone areas can park cars at Veteran's Park and the Fairfield train station.
