UPDATES: Winter Storm Nemo
Remember to use caution when shoveling heavy snow to avoid injury. Please shovel neighborhood fire hydrants to aid the Fire Department with any potential emergencies.
Verify that roofs and drains are clear of snow for the oncoming rain storm that is due to hit early this week.
If you wish to hear the latest message from the Greenwich Emergency Notification System, please call the Greenwich Police Department’s non-emergency number at 203-622-8000 and then either dial #8 or follow the automated voice prompts to listen to the recorded community event message.
Dangers of Carbon Monoxide:
If power is lost, please keep safety in mind when using an alternative heating source and consider the following:
• Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. A single gas-powered generator can produce as much as 100 times more poisonous Carbon Monoxide gas than a car’s exhaust.
• Never use a generator inside your home, basement or garage. Opening the garage door does not make it safe.
• Never use a generator in a flooded area.
• Operate generators outdoors as far away from your house as possible. The National Institute of Standards and Technology reports that even 15 feet away may still be dangerous because the CO fumes can enter the home through windows, doors or vents.
• Never refuel a generator while it is running or hot.
• Install CO detectors inside the home near all the sleeping areas.
• Electric or Gas stoves should never be used in an attempt to heat your home or any other heating element that may be dangerous in emitting gasses.
• Be wary that low vents, especially dryer vents, can be blocked by drifting snow. Remove snow before running such appliances.
For additional information on safety tips go to:
http://www.nfpa.org/itemdetail.asp?categoryid=1531&itemid=37034
Thank You from the First Selectman:
First Selectman Peter J. Tesei, and Emergency Management Director Dan Warzoha, extend their gratitude to all Town personnel who aided in Winter Storm Nemo preparation and cleanup over the past 72 hours. This includes employees from the Department of Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, Public Health, the Nathaniel Witherell, Board of Education, and Town Administration.
The Town of Greenwich Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be henceforth closed as of 4:00 p.m. today. This action terminates our daily press releases. This will be the last press release regarding Winter Storm Nemo.
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Sat. Feb. 9 (1:00PM) Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s state of emergency continues today, as well as the Town of Greenwich’s Snow Emergency. Snow Emergency status is expected to be lifted at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow.
As a result of life threatening conditions on roads across Connecticut, all vehicular traffic on all roads in the State is prohibited until further notice. This prohibition extends to all vehicles except for those emergency response and recovery vehicles with the capacity to maneuver in heavy snow. The Governor’s travel ban on Limited Access Highway will be reassessed at 8:00 p.m. tonight.
The Town’s Emergency Operations Center remains activated for this event and all appropriate municipal departments are staffed at this time.
Use caution when shoveling heavy snow to avoid injury.
Please shovel neighborhood fire hydrants to aid the Fire Department with any potential emergencies
The Greenwich Home Show at Greenwich High School will be postponed until February 16 and 17.
If you wish to hear the latest message from the Greenwich Emergency Notification System, please call the Greenwich Police Department’s non-emergency number at 203-622-8000 and then either dial #8 or follow the automated voice prompts to listen to the recorded community event message.
Dangers of Carbon Monoxide:
If power is lost, please keep safety in mind when using an alternative heating source and consider the following:
• Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. A single gas-powered generator can produce as much as 100 times more poisonous Carbon Monoxide gas than a car’s exhaust.
• Never use a generator inside your home, basement or garage. Opening the garage door does not make it safe.
• Never use a generator in a flooded area.
• Operate generators outdoors as far away from your house as possible. The National Institute of Standards and Technology reports that even 15 feet away may still be dangerous because the CO fumes can enter the home through windows, doors or vents.
• Never refuel a generator while it is running or hot.
• Install CO detectors inside the home near all the sleeping areas.
• Electric or Gas stoves should never be used in an attempt to heat your home or any other heating element that may be dangerous in emitting gasses.
• Be wary that low vents, especially dryer vents, can be blocked by drifting snow. Remove snow before running such appliances.
For additional information on safety tips go to:
http://www.nfpa.org/itemdetail.asp?categoryid=1531&itemid=37034
Parks and Recreation Facility Hours:
Saturday, February 9
• Greenwich Point Park will open at 1:00 p.m.
• The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. A public skating session will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center is open until 8:30 p.m.
• The Eastern Greenwich Civic Center is closed for the rest of the day.
• Paddle Tennis Courts are closed until further notice.
Sunday, February 10
• The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center will open at 9:00 a.m. and close 6:00 p.m.
• The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will open at 6:45 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m. A public skating session will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• The Eastern Greenwich Civic Center will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
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Fri. Feb 8 (7:30PM) Governor Dannel P. Malloy declared a state of emergency today in preparation for the coming blizzard which is anticipated to heavily impact the state Friday and Saturday. The Governor is asking all residents to limit nonessential travel so that emergency personnel and utility crews can have road priority.
Blizzard warnings remain in effect for the entire state, as well as coastal flood warnings for Fairfield County. At 3:45 p.m., radar and surface observations indicated heavy snow moving into Southern Connecticut. This evening, snowfall rates of up to 5” per hour are expected, and zero visibility is forecast. Lows will be dropping into the 20’s statewide with Northeast Winds gusting to 50 MPH inland and up to 70 MPH along the coast.
Snowfall accumulations of up to 36 inches are considered possible. Overnight travel will be especially treacherous Friday evening. Winter weather warnings and travel advisories have been issued.
There is a possibility of localized flooding in coastal and low-lying areas. Flooding potential will be greatest at times of high tide. The next high tide is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. tonight. Water elevations are predicted to be 6.5 feet – 8.5 feet. Strong winds will accompany this event and the snow from this storm will be wet and heavy. Power lines may be affected. Residents should be prepared for both the possibility of flooding and temporary power outages. Residents in low lying areas should expect street and basement flooding.
The Town’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated for this event and all appropriate municipal departments are preparing equipment and adding additional staff to be ready for this storm and its aftermath. The Town of Greenwich Board of Selectman has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 12:00 Noon on Friday, February 8th continuing into Saturday at least. Vehicles are not permitted to be parked or otherwise remain standing or stationary on posted Snow Emergency routes during a snow emergency. Vehicles not in compliance are subject to ticketing and immediate towing. Off-street municipally-owned parking lots can be used for parking vehicles displaced from Snow Emergency routes.
Use caution when shoveling heavy snow to avoid injury.
If you wish to hear the latest message from the Greenwich Emergency Notification System, please call the Greenwich Police Department’s non-emergency number at 203-622-8000 and then either dial #8 or follow the automated voice prompts to listen to the recorded community event message.
Potential Power Outages:
If power is lost, please keep safety in mind when using an alternative heating source and consider the following:
• Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. A single gas-powered generator can produce as much as 100 times more poisonous Carbon Monoxide gas than a car’s exhaust.
• Never use a generator inside your home, basement or garage. Opening the garage door does not make it safe.
• Never use a generator in a flooded area.
• Operate generators outdoors as far away from your house as possible. The National Institute of Standards and Technology reports that even 15 feet away may still be dangerous because the CO fumes can enter the home through windows, doors or vents.
• Never refuel a generator while it is running or hot.
• Install CO detectors inside the home near all the sleeping areas.
• Electric or Gas stoves should never be used in an attempt to heat your home or any other heating element that may be dangerous in emitting gasses.
For additional information on safety tips go to:
http://www.nfpa.org/itemdetail.asp?categoryid=1531&itemid=37034
Parks and Recreation Facility Hours:
Saturday, February 9
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center will open at 8:30 a.m. and close 8:30 p.m.
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
Eastern Greenwich Civic Center will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 10
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center will open at 8:30 a.m. and close 6:00 p.m.
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will open at 6:45 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.
Eastern Greenwich Civic Center will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
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Friday (1:30PM) Blizzard warnings remain in effect for the entire state, as well as coastal flood warnings for Fairfield County. This evening, snowfall rates of up to 5” per hour are expected, and zero visibility is forecast. Lows will be dropping into the 20’s statewide with Northeast Winds gusting to 40 MPH inland and up to 60 MPH along the coast.
Snowfall accumulations of up to 36 inches are considered possible. Overnight travel will be especially treacherous Friday evening. Winter weather warnings and travel advisories have been issued.
There is a possibility of localized flooding in coastal and low-lying areas. Flooding potential will be greatest at the times of high tide with water elevations currently predicted to be at least 6 feet and perhaps as many as 9 feet above normal. Strong winds will accompany this event and the snow from this storm will be wet and heavy. Power lines may be affected. Residents should be prepared for both the possibility of flooding and temporary power outages.
The Town’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated for this event and all appropriate municipal departments are preparing equipment and adding additional staff to be ready for this storm and its aftermath. The Town of Greenwich Board of Selectman has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 12:00 Noon on Friday, February 8th continuing into Saturday at least. Vehicles are not permitted to be parked or otherwise remain standing or stationary on posted Snow Emergency routes during a snow emergency. Vehicles not in compliance are subject to ticketing and immediate towing. Off-street municipally-owned parking lots can be used for parking vehicles displaced from Snow Emergency routes.
All residents should take the opportunity to prepare for this storm by making a plan to get home early on Friday and to remain safely indoors until the storm passes. Everyone should take the opportunity to check and refresh their family’s emergency kit.
Use caution when shoveling heavy snow to avoid injury.
If you wish to hear the latest message from the Greenwich Emergency Notification System, please call the Greenwich Police Department’s non-emergency number at 203-622-8000 and then either dial #8 or follow the automated voice prompts to listen to the recorded community event message.
Potential Power Outages:
If power is lost, please keep safety in mind when using an alternative heating source and consider the following:
• Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. A single gas-powered generator can produce as much as 100 times more poisonous Carbon Monoxide gas than a car’s exhaust.
• Never use a generator inside your home, basement or garage. Opening the garage door does not make it safe.
• Never use a generator in a flooded area.
• Operate generators outdoors as far away from your house as possible. The National Institute of Standards and Technology reports that even 15 feet away may still be dangerous because the CO fumes can enter the home through windows, doors or vents.
• Never refuel a generator while it is running or hot.
• Install CO detectors inside the home near all the sleeping areas.
• Electric or Gas stoves should never be used in an attempt to heat your home or any other heating element that may be dangerous in emitting gasses.
For additional information on safety tips go to:
http://www.nfpa.org/itemdetail.asp?categoryid=1531&itemid=37034
Parks and Recreation Facility Hours:
Friday, February 8
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center will close today at 3:00 p.m.
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will close today at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 9
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center will open at 8:30 a.m. and close 8:30 p.m.
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
Eastern Greenwich Civic Center will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 10
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center will open at 8:30 a.m. and close 6:00 p.m.
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will open at 6:45 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.
Eastern Greenwich Civic Center will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
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Thursday, February 7, 2013 (7:30PM) Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei sent out a notification to residents concerning the potentially dangerous weather event arriving in our area tomorrow.
“A significant snow event is forecast to arrive in Greenwich on Friday and continue into the weekend. Snowfall totals of 6 to 12 inches are likely and accumulations of up to 24 inches are considered possible between noon on Friday and the afternoon hours on Saturday. Overnight travel will be especially treacherous Friday evening. Winter weather warnings and travel advisories have been issued.
There is a possibility of localized flooding in coastal and low-lying areas. Flooding potential will be greatest at the times of high tide with a storm surge currently predicted to be at least 6 feet and perhaps as many as 9 feet above normal. Strong winds will accompany this event and the snow from this storm will be wet and heavy. Power lines may be affected. Residents should be prepared for both the possibility of flooding and temporary power outages.
The Town’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated for this event and all appropriate municipal departments are preparing equipment and adding additional staff to be ready for this storm and its aftermath. The Town of Greenwich Board of Selectman has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 12:00 Noon on Friday February 8th continuing into Saturday at least. Vehicles are not permitted to be parked or otherwise remain standing or stationary on posted Snow Emergency routes during a snow emergency. Vehicles not in compliance are subject to ticketing and immediate towing. Off-street municipally-owned parking lots can be used for parking vehicles displaced from Snow Emergency routes.
In anticipation of this storm, Greenwich Public Schools will close three (3) hours early on Friday. This will not be a standard two-hour early dismissal, but a three (3) early closing. A schedule of individual school closing times has been posted on the Greenwich public schools website at Greenwichschools.org.
All residents should take the opportunity to prepare for this storm by making a plan to get home early on Friday and to remain safely indoors until the storm passes. Everyone should take the opportunity to check and refresh their family’s emergency kit.
This message will be updated from the Emergency Operations Center throughout the storm as warranted.”
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