Updates on Shelter, Debris Disposal and Water Availability

Emergency Shelter

Farmington High School – 10 Monteith Drive – Residents are encouraged to bring their own bedding, medication, toiletries and personal items. The shelter has the capability to refrigerate medication. Hundreds of residents have taken advantage of the shelter either at night, sleeping on military cots or for the day to warm up.

Shower Facilities

Shower facilities are available to the public at Farmington High School.

Charging Stations

Residents may charge electronic equipment at Farmington High School.

Potable Water

Residents may obtain potable water at all three fire stations between 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Residents must provide their own containers. Fire station locations are:

• Farmington Fire Station – 76 Main Street
• East Farmington Fire – 94 South Road
• Tunxis Hose – 11 School Street, Unionville

Tree Debris Disposal

The Town’s Transfer Station located at Tunxis Mead Park off of Red Oak Road will be open extended hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. all week.

School

Farmington has closed schools through the end of this week.

Safety Tips 

• Treat all down wires as being live and keep a safe distance
• Never leave candles or open flames unattended
• Generators should be kept outside or properly ventilated
• Use caution with space heaters – keep away from combustibles
• Open damper when using fire place and burn only appropriate materials

Sewage Grinder Pumps

Residents who use sewage grinder pumps for sanitary sewer disposal should restrict water use (toilets/sinks) unless your pump is tied to an emergency power system.

How long without power?

CLP has advised the Town that residents should expect to be without power for an extended period of time. Town employees and tree crews are working to clear debris from lines and roads and make it safe for line crews to start restoration efforts.

Gas 

Until power is restored there will be very limited access to gas stations in Farmington. Route 44 opened Tuesday morning and gas is available there depending on delivery times. Some stations have already run out.