As posted on the Town of Wallingford website:
The Wallingford Compost Center on John Street will observe expanded hours this week to accommodate residents who wish to compost yard debris generated by the recent storm.
The expanded schedule is as follows:
Monday – Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
As posted on the Town of Wallingford website as of 2PM 8/30:
The Wallingford Electric Division (WED) continues its efforts to restore power to all of its customers. The WED system sustained substantial damage from Hurricane Irene, with power lines down in a number of locations.
Safety remains our primary concern and our first priority has been to secure all downed wires and hazardous sites. In addition, beginning yesterday, we deployed our line crews and Engineering personnel to perform damage assessment and to begin making system repairs. The assessment phase is nearly complete. Restoration work began Sunday afternoon and is ongoing.
The first priority in the restoration process is to repair the distribution feeders that make up our system backbone. This approach enables us to provide power to the greatest number of customers in the most efficient manner. As we get the primary system conductors back in service our crews will begin repairing damaged service wires to customers. This process will continue after the completion of system backbone repairs until all customers are connected.
The WED provides electrical service to the Town of Wallingford and to the Northford section of the Town of North Branford. We estimate that approximately 9,500 WED customers were without power immediately following Irene. Since that time, we have restored power to approximately 8,500 of these customers.
Based on our assessment of the work remaining to be done, we anticipate that there will be less than 500 customers without electric service by the end of today, Tuesday, August 30. Due to the variety of problems that may affect individual customers’ service wires, we are unable to provide a precise time frame at this point for restoration of service to all customers.
The WED has called upon outside resources to supplement its regular work force in order to restore service in the shortest time feasible.
The work force engaged in the field with the restoration effort:
7 WED line crews
6 line crews from Thirau, LLC, the WED’s line emergency line restoration contractor (3 crews are on site and 2 crews are in-bound).
Line crews from neighboring municipal electric systems, through the WED’s Mutual Aid Agreement with the Northeast Public Power Association
2 from Chicopee MA Municipal Light
1 from South Hadley MA Electric Light Dept.
1 from Westfield Gas and electric Light Dept.
3 tree clearing crews from Asplundh Tree Expert Company
We ask our customers to remember that they are responsible for certain components of the facilities to which the WED delivers service. If any customer-owned facilities are damaged due to a storm or accident these facilities must be repaired by a licensed electrician before the WED can safely restore power. WED crews can only work on WED equipment.
Customers who have questions regarding which components of their electrical service are their responsibility should contact the WED Customer Service Group at 203-265-5055 or 203-294-2020.
To aid in the restoration of power, the WED has prepared a helpful diagram, entitled, What You Need to Know About Your Electric Service Connection.
Customers who use or plan to use a portable electric generator should follow basic safety guidelines detailed in the WED Home Generator Safety Checklist.
This is not so much “are they enforcing it” (because we all know historically they do not) but rather “if you ARE actually towed – here’s why”
As posted on the Town’s Website (as of noon on 8/30):
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
A parking ban remains in effect in the Town of Wallingford on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.
The ban is necessary to facilitate the efficient and safe restoration of public utilities.
No vehicle shall be parked or allowed to remain on any public street while the ban is in effect.
Vehicles found to be in violation of the ban will be tagged and towed at the owner’s expense. The parking ban will remain in effect until further notice.
Town of Wallingford – Hurricane Irene Recovery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lieutenant Marc Mikulski
Wallingford Police Department
135 North Main Street
Wallingford, CT
(203) 294-2814
Wallingford Electric Division (WED)
The WED continues its efforts to restore power to all of its customers. The WED system sustained substantial damage from Hurricane Irene, with power lines down in a number of locations.
Safety remains our primary concern and our first priority has been to secure all downed wires and hazardous sites. In addition, beginning yesterday, we deployed our line crews and Engineering personnel to perform damage assessment and to begin making system repairs. The assessment phase is nearly complete. Restoration work began yesterday afternoon, continued through the night and is ongoing.
The first priority in the restoration process is to repair the distribution feeders that make up our system backbone. This approach enables us to provide power to the greatest number of customers in the most efficient manner. As we get the primary system conductors back in service our crews will begin repairing damaged service wires to customers. This process will continue after the completion of system backbone repairs until all customers are connected.
The WED provides electrical service to the Town of Wallingford and to the Northford section of the Town of North Branford. We estimate that approximately 9,500 WED customers were without power immediately following Irene. Since that time, we have restored power to approximately 5,000 of these customers.
Based on our assessment of the work remaining to be done, we anticipate that we will restore power to at least 85% of the remaining out-of-power customers by the end of the day, Wednesday, August 31st. Due to the variety of problems that may affect individual customers’ service wires we are unable to provide a precise time frame at this point for restoration of service to all customers.
The WED has called upon outside resources to supplement its regular work force in order to restore service in the shortest time feasible.
The work force engaged in the field with the restoration effort:
- 6 WED line crews
- 5 line crews from Thirau LLC, the WED’s line emergency line restoration contractor (3 crews are on site and 2 crews are in-bound).
- Line crews from neighboring municipal electric systems, through the WED’s Mutual Aid Agreement with the Northeast Public Power Association
- 2 from Chicopee MA Municipal Light
- 1 from South Hadley MA Electric Light Dept.
- 1 from Westfield Gas and Electric Light Dept.
- 3 tree clearing crews from Asplundh Tree Expert Company
We ask our customers to remember that they are responsible for certain components of the facilities to which the WED delivers service. If any customer-owned facilities are damaged due to a storm or accident these facilities must be repaired by a licensed electrician before the WED can safely restore power. WED crews can only work on WED equipment. Customers who have questions regarding which components of their electrical service are their responsibility should contact the WED Customer Service Group at (203) 265-5055 or (203) 294-2020.
We would all like to ask our customers to help keep our linemen safe as they work to restore power with the proper use of emergency generators. Please do not connect your home generator directly to your home or business’ wiring. The generator should be connected through an approved cut-off switch that will automatically disconnect the home or business from the power grid when the generator is being used. This work must be done by a licensed electrician.
Wallingford Police Department
The Wallingford Police Department received 205 calls for service between Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 8AM and Monday, August 29, 2011 at 8AM. The majority of the 205 calls for service were 71 calls for Public Hazards and 54 calls for residential and commercial alarm activations.
Wallingford Fire Department
The Wallingford Fire Department during the same operational time period responded to 60 calls for service. No one was transported by Wallingford Fire Department Town Ambulance for storm related injuries. Currently the fire department is experiencing normal call volume.
Wallingford Department of Public Health
Any Wallingford restaurant that has lost power is required by state statute to notify the Health Department at 203-294-2065. Residents are also encouraged to throw all refrigerated foods if there has been no power for more than four hours. “When in doubt, throw it out!” Residents that are served by well water who do not have electrical power are encouraged to use bottled water. When power is restored to well pumps the water lines should be flushed for five minutes prior to use. At this point water is not available from the American Red Cross
The Wallingford Health Department has made arrangements with the YMCA to allow Wallingford residents impacted by Hurricane Irene (those without water) to use the YMCA shower facilities. Facilities will be available from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. This is a temporary agreement related to the storm.
The Wallingford Emergency Shelter closed at 9pm on Sunday August 28, 2011. Residents are encouraged to seek overnight accommodations, if needed with, family/friend who are not impacted by current electrical outages.
Wallingford Public Works
Wallingford Public Works continues to clear trees limbs and debris from the roadways.
Public Works Department will be conducting a town wide brush only pick-up, the week of September 6, 2011. Brush to be collected must meet the following conditions; brush must be no longer than 4’ long and 6” in diameter. It must be tied in bundles so that one person can pick it up.
This week the Town of Wallingford Compost Center will remain open every day from 8AM to 4PM through Saturday September 3, 2011.
Wallingford Superintendent of Schools
Wallingford Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, August 30, 2011.
*This will be the last press release from the Wallingford Emergency Operations Center regarding Hurricane Irene
Please visit www.town.wallingford.ct.us as well as Wallingford Government Access Television, Comcast Xfinity – Channel 20 and AT&T U-verse – Position 99 for up-to-date local Wallingford information.
Credit where credit is due – the town has done a good job of providing information regarding the upcoming storm.
Here are the links as provided by the Wallingford Municipal Website.
As originally published – Hurricane Irene – Shelter Information
Wallingford Police Department
Shelter Information
EMERGENCY CALLS
9-1-1
Routine Police and Fire Department Services
203-294-2800
Routine Electric Power Outages
203-265-5055
The shelter for Hurricane Irene, if and when declared open, will be Mark T. Sheehan High School 142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford, CT. 06492.
WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER
• Photo identification (Driver’s License)
• Baby food/formula, diapers, wipes, teething gel, ointment
• Change of clothing
• Blankets
• Food& snacks, non-perishable, 3-day supply
• Sleeping bags
• Cell phone
• Pillows
• Flashlight& extra batteries
• Hygiene or sanitary products
• Battery powered radio & extra batteries
• Medications, prescription & over-the-counter
• Eyeglasses
• Entertainment (toys, books, games, etc.)
• Dentures
• Cash, checkbook, credit cards
Important Papers:
• Social security cards
• Proof of residence (deed or lease)
• Insurance policies
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate
• Stocks, bonds, and other negotiable certificates
• Wills, deeds, copies of recent tax returns
Credit where credit is due – the town has done a good job of providing information regarding the upcoming storm.
Here are the links as provided by the Wallingford Municipal Website.
As originally published – Precautions During Storm Conditions
Power Outages
This storm is expected to arrive this weekend with the strongest winds forecast between Sunday, 4:00 a.m., through midnight. Power outages will occur. Prepare to be without power for 3 – 5 day, perhaps longer.
To report an outage, please call the Wallingford Electric Division at: 203-265-5055. If busy, please wait a few minutes and try again. Only call if your power is out.
If you encounter any downed wires, assume that they are live and stay away at 25 feet.
Flooding Prone Areas
This storm is forecast to produce an average of 10 inches of rainfall. In some areas more the 14 inches will fall. This will cause extensive flooding of streams and rivers that will quickly overrun their banks. This causes an extremely dangerous situation for residents as well as public safety workers. Plans should be made to voluntarily evacuate these flood prone areas.
Vehicles Crossing Moving Water
Most cars will float (and be swept away) in 18-24 inches of moving water. Trucks and SUVs are not much better with only 6 – 12 more inches of clearance. Creeks and rivers can rise very rapidly and the road bottoms can also wash away making the water much deeper than it appears.
Traffic Control
Power outages mean traffic lights will be out of order.
Police officers will not be able to respond to every intersection.
Motorist must stop at all intersections that have inoperable traffic lights to make sure that it is safe to proceed.
Credit where credit is due – the town has done a good job of providing information regarding the upcoming storm.
Here are the links as provided by the Wallingford Municipal Website.
As originally published – Recomendaciones para Prepararse para el Huracán
FYI – I don’t know Spanish so I am taking this off the website as is; if there are any clarifications or anything needs to be appended I am sure one of my friends that knows Spanish will help me out. (Where are Dora and Boots when you really need them?)
Departamento de Policía de Wallingford
Información sobre refugio
Llamadas de Emergencia 9-1-1
Para reportar pérdida de energía eléctrica 203-265-5055
Servicios Rutinarios de los Departamentos de Policía y Bomberos 203-294-2800
El refugio para el Huracán Irene, en caso de y cuando se declare la emergencia será
Mark T. Sheehan High School
142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford, CT. 06492.
QUE DEBE TRAER AL REFUGIO
• Documento de identificación con foto (Licencia de conducir)
• Comida para bebés/formula, pañales, pañitos húmedos, gel para las encías, pomada
• Mudas de ropa
• Cobijas
• Alimentos & refrigerios, no perecederos con suministro para 3 días
• Sleeping bags
• Teléfono celular
• Almohadas
• Linternas y pilas adicionales
• Productos de limpieza sanitaria
• Radio de pilas con pilas adicionales
• Medicinas recetadas y sin receta médica
• Anteojos
• Objetos para entretenerse (juguetes, libros, juegos, etc.)
• Dentadura postiza
• Dinero en efectivo, chequera, tarjetas de crédito
Documentos Importantes:
• Tarjeta de Seguro Social
• Prueba de Residencia (escritura o contrato de arriendo)
• Pólizas de Seguro
• Certificado de Nacimiento
• Certificado de Matrimonio
• Acciones, bonos y otros certificados negociables
•Testamentos, escrituras, copias recientes de formularios de impuestos.
Consejos/Recomendaciones Para Prepararse Para el Huracán
Conozca la Diferencia
Estar Pendiente de la Tormenta (Hurricane Watch)
Las condiciones del huracán representan una amenaza en 36 horas. Revise sus planes para el huracán, manténgase informado y esté listo para reaccionar si se emite una advertencia.
Advertencia de Huracán (Hurricane Warning)
Las condiciones del huracán se esperan dentro de 24 horas. Complete sus preparaciones para la tormenta y salga del área si las autoridades así lo indican.
Recomendaciones para Prepararse para el Huracán
Escuche la estación de radio “NOAA Weather” para recibir importante información del Servicio Nacional del Estado del Tiempo.
Guarde adentro de la casa todo lo que pueda ser levantado por el viento (Bicicletas, muebles del patio etc.)
Ponga el termostato de la nevera en el punto más frío y manténgalo cerrado lo máximo posible, de esa manera los alimentos durarán más tiempo si se pierde la energía eléctrica
Llene el tanque de gasolina de su vehículo
Prepare un plan de evacuación
Planee rutas al refugio local
Agua – Por lo menos un gallón diario por persona de 3 a 7 días
Alimentos – suficiente para por lo menos de 3 a 7 días empacado de manera no perecedera o enlatada/jugos, alimentos para bebés o ancianos, refrigerios, abridor de lata no eléctrico, materiales para cocinar/combustible, platos/cubiertos de plástico
Botiquín de Primeros Auxilios / Medicinas / Medicinas con Receta Médica
Linterna / Pilas
Radio – de pilas y en la estación de “NOAA Weather”
Teléfonos – completamente cargados y con batería adicional
Dinero en Efectivo (con billetes de cantidades pequeñas) y tarjetas de crédito- Bancos y cajeros automáticos no estarán disponibles por algún tiempo
LLaves
Documentos – en un contenedor o paquete a prueba de agua o (seguros, documentos médicos, número de cuentas bancarias, tarjeta del seguro social, etc.).
Objetos para el cuidado de las mascotas para el hogar y para la evacuación hacia un refugio. Identificaciónadecuada / información sobre inmunizaciones / medicamentos / gran cantidad de alimentos y agua, una caja o cargador de mascotas o jaula, bozal y correa
Areas Propensas a Inundaciones
Esta tormenta pronostica producir una cantidad aproximada de 10 pulgadas de agua de lluvia, en algunas aéreas puede llegar a 14 pulgadas. Esto ocasionará enormes crecimientos en las quebradas y los ríos que pronto ocasionarán inundaciones en sus riberas. Esto pone a los residentes en el área en una situación muy peligrosa al igual que a los trabajadores de la seguridad pública. Las personas que viven en estas áreas más propensas a las inundaciones deberían hacer planes de evacuación de manera voluntaria.
Vehículos Cruzando en Agua en Movimiento
La mayoría de los carros flotarán (y se irán arrastrados) en niveles de de 18 a 24 pulgadas de agua en movimiento.Camiones y camionetas no resisten más de 6 a 12 pulgadas adicionales. Quebradas y ríos pueden crecer rápidamente y el fondo de las vías también puede desaparecer haciendo el agua más profunda de lo que parece.
Control del Tráfico
¡Suspensiones en el servicio de energía eléctrica significan que los semáforos no estarán funcionando!
Los oficiales de la policía no podrán estar presentes en todas las intersecciones. Los conductores deben parar en todas las intersecciones que tengan semáforos que no estén funcionando, para cerciorarse que es seguro seguir adelante.
Wallingford – MyRecordJournal.com Guest Column – MyRecordJournal.com News from the Post-Chronicle Local Life from the Post-Chronicle Opinion from the Post-Chronicle Town of Wallingford Events Town of Wallingford News Upcoming Events for Wallingford CT – AmericanTowns.com Wallingford Center Inc. Connecticut – MyRecordJournal.com CT Mirror Connecticut Watchdog