The Branford Police Department released the following information at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1

Power Restoration

CL&P work crews are rapidly restoring power along state roads, in areas of critical infrastructures and businesses.

If you have lost power, please ensure that all electrical appliances, (ie stoves) are off to prevent fires as electricity is restored.

 ***Remember to treat all downed lines as live wires – Do not

touch them or branches entangled in them.***

Fire Safety

Please be cautious when using candles. Make sure they are extinguished if unattended and before going to bed.

Any propane devices for cooking should be used outside only. As temperatures lower, *Do not use outdoor cooking appliances for indoor heat* The Fire Department cannot pump out your basement however contractors who specialize in flooding cleanup may be found in the phone book.  Residents can find safety information packets at all Branford Firehouses

Shelters & Public Showering Facilities

Shelters are open at the Branford Recreation Center on Church St.

Planet Fitness has offered their business for any Branford resident who needs showering facilities and Branford’s YMCA is scheduled to be open today at noon for same service. (please bring your own towels and toiletries).

Traffic Control

Per state law – every motorist is required to stop at every intersection with a disabled overhead signal.

Debris

[naviga:ul][naviga:li]Parker Memorial Park – Harbor St.  [/naviga:li][naviga:li]Adult Daycare – Shore Dr.[/naviga:li][naviga:li]Pine Orchard Rd. by Riverside Dr.  [/naviga:li][naviga:li]Thimble Island Rd (between the flag pole and the beach)[/naviga:li][naviga:li]Fire Company 9 – Linden Ave.   [/naviga:li][naviga:li]VFW parking lot – Indian Neck Ave. at South Montowese St.[/naviga:li][naviga:li]Beckett Ave. by Bristol St.[/naviga:li][/naviga:ul]

The Town’s curbside collection has been suspended and will resume its normal schedule on Monday.

The town’s Transfer Station at 747 East Main. St. will be open all week until 5:00p.m. including Saturday.

Residents can pile brush at the curb for future collection. However, please do not block storm drains

Bulky material dumpsters (ie. rugs, furniture, construction debris etc. *No Food or Brush*) will be located at:

Health Issues

***The Public Water Supply in Branford Is Safe For Drinking***

Absolutely NO SWIMMING in the Sound and all shell fishing beds are closed. Bacteria levels rise after hurricanes and tropical storms.

If your power is out for more than 24 hours, check the food in your refrigerator: When in doubt… throw it out!

Restaurants that were closed and reopened after the storm were required to be inspected by the Health Department. Their inspection permits should be posted at their entrances so patrons can ensure all health compliances have been met.

Voter Registration:

Voter Registration is extended to Thursday, 8:00 pm at their office in the BCTV building on Kirkham St.

School

Public schools have been canceled until further notice by the Superintendent of Schools

Emergency Operation Center Hours  - 8am – 8pm (203-315-3921)