Midday Update From the Town of Farmington, Nov. 6

Here is an update from Farmington officials on the status of the power outage in town and other important information:

Restoration and Recovery Efforts
The Town met with CL&P representatives late this morning and it is still expected that power will be restored dramatically throughout the day today. We expect a significant number of residents to have power restored by tonight. There are approximately 60 crews in Farmington. The Town shares our residents’ frustration on the inability to communicate more specific details regarding
today’s restoration timelines and which neighborhoods will be restored next. That information is unavailable at this time.

CL&P believes that approximately 95% of power will be restored by midnight tonight. The last 5% will be restored by Monday, Nov 7, at midnight. According to CL&P it is likely that the last 5% will include portions of the following neighborhoods: Lake Garda, Coppermine Village, Coppermine Road area, and the
Highlands.

Residents should be aware that after power is restored to your home, there is a good chance that your power will go out for short periods of time over the next 24 hours while restoration efforts continue in the area. This is a normal occurrence while power restoration moves forward.

Solicitor Permit
There are tree and debris contractors going door to door offering private services for a fee. Residents should request proof of a Town of Farmington solicitor permit from any contractor who approaches them for services. A solicitor permit only guarantees that the contractor has appropriate insurance, not quality or reliability of services provided.

Home Electric Line Service
For residents who must reattach the electrical service to their home, CL&P will provide licensed electricians free of charge. Residents can submit a request for service by calling CL&P at 1-888-544- 4826.

CL&P Contact Number
Residents should continue to report to CL&P remaining power outages. Do not assume that CL&P is aware of all individual residential outages. This is especially true when large sections of neighborhoods are restored and individual homes remain without service. Outages can be reported to CL&P at 800-286-2000.

Emergency Shelter
The Town’s emergency shelter, located at Farmington High, will remain open. Residents are encouraged to bring their own bedding, medications, toiletries, and personal items.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Farmington has a limited supply of carbon monoxide detectors donated to the state by United Technologies Corporation. There are only 5,000 available statewide. Our limited supply will be available on a first come first serve basis at the three main fire stations (East Farmington, Farmington Fire, and Tunxis
Hose).

Brush Removal
The Town’s Compost station located at Tunxis Mead Park off of Red Oak Hill Road will be open extended hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. The Town is prepared to remove debris from the storm including brush and logs up to 12 inches in diameter and no more than 6 feet long
provided it is brought to the curbside.

FEMA Services
When the Town has more information about Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) resources for residents and businesses, we will get that information out to you.

More information will be provided when it is available.