Somers Update

CL&P Update:

Somers is 76% restored, and there are 60 crews in town. Severe damage on Rosehaven Road, Mountain Road, Beverly Drive, Wells, and Stafford are consuming the workforce since wires, trees, and side roads are requiring much attention. 

If you are experiencing individual outages in your neighborhood, continue to call CL&P at 800-286-2000, as well as 860-749-7626 as a back up.

Town Services:

• Town Hall - open for all regular services 
• Library - charging and internet available - regular hours
• Seniors - center open, Meals on Wheels available

Emergency Operations Center:

• Operating at the firehouse 860-749-7626
• Emergency Operations Center staffed by Selectmen, Emergency Director, staff, and CL&P - open all day, now closed 3rd shift

Police Services:

• 24/7 police coverage remains in effect
• Residents encouraged to fill out vacant house checks application
• Finger print services and pistol permits suspended until further notice

Fire Department:

• Burn permits are being distributed upon request - fill out form, if using cash pay with Town Clerk
• Potable water available, drive to back of firehouse - bring own container

Showers:

• Available at Mabelle B. Avery Middle School from 4:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. - bring your own towels and toiletries

Brush Debris:

Available at two sites:

• Transfer Station. Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
• Field Road - lower parking lot - brush debris only. Open seven days a week, 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
• Brush removal from side of road continues daily. Place brush close to road, with sawed limb side facing outward.

Communication:

• Neighborhood captains and hand-delivered daily updates.
• Ellington-Somers Patch, CTNOW on Fox News, SomersNow, and Somersct.gov