Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold
OLD LYME — Yesterday, Friday, Aug. 7, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold signed a local Declaration of Emergency.
As at 4 p.m. this afternoon (Saturday), Eversource reports that 7.54 percent of Old Lyme are still without power and the equivalent number for Lyme is 14.13 percent.
Restoration Status
Currently 10% of residents remain without power, specifically, 548 residents do not have power. The majority of outages are in the same affected areas including Hillcrest, Browns Lane, Mile Creek Road, McCurdy Road, Boston Post Road, Neck Road and Binney Road.
Town crews will continue next week to clear remaining roads and remove storm debris. Please be reminded that the town crew are not doing curb side pick-up of storm debris. Residents can take their storm debris to the Transfer Station on Four Mile River Road from now until August 15th. There is a fee for contractors and landscapers.
AVOID downed power lines, they should be considered live. AVOID blocked roads.
DO NOT remove cones or barricades.
To report your outage to Eversource call 1-800-286-2000. Please continue to do this to keep your residence in their restoration lists.
We have added an opportunity for residents to text us directly to let us know of their power status. Please go to go the Old Lyme Emergency Management on Facebook to for more information.
Today, 08/08/2020: Crews are working in the Wood Ridge Hills, Browns Lane, Hillcrest Rd., Smith Neck Rd., and Binney Rd. areas.
Last night, 08/07/2020: Eversource crew continued to work in the Browns Lane and Mile Creek Road area along with working on the McCurdy and Neck Road Circuits.
Town wide telephone and internet service is being restored. If you experience problems with your provider, please reach out to them directly.
Safety
To those still using generators, please operate your unit safely and away from your home’s windows, doors and ventilation devices. Never operate your generator indoors. Secure portable generators if possible.
Lock your cars and homes, and keep a watch out for your neighbors. Be aware of phone scams and use reputable contractors for storm clean up. All public utility workers will have proper ID.
Remember to dispose of spoiled food.
To get up to date storm information, please text OLSTORM to 888-777 to opt into our new communications tool or continue to follow us at Old Lyme Emergency Management on Facebook and Twitter.
Charging Stations and Potable Water Stations (bring your own containers)
Charging stations are still available to charge your cell phones or electronic devices, or if you need potable water at:
The Respite Center at the Lymes’ Senior Center at 26 Town Woods Rd, the Old Lyme Police Department at 294 Shore Rd., and at the Boughton Rd. Fire Station at 189 Boston Post Rd.
– Please do not leave your items unattended.
As at 10:30 a.m. this morning (Saturday), Eversource reports that 9.95 percent of Old Lyme are still without power and the equivalent number for Lyme is 23.42 percent.
Old Lyme Emergency Services issued the following storm update at 7 p.m. yesterday evening:
Restoration Status
Currently 25% of residents remain without power, specifically, 1328 residents remain out of power. The majority of outages are in the same affected areas including Browns Lane, Mile Creek, McCurdy Road Boston Post Road and Neck Road.
Town crews continue to clear remaining roads and remove storm debris. Please be reminded that town crew is not doing curb side pick-up of storm debris. Residents can take their storm debris to the Transfer Station on Four Mile River Road.
AVOID downed power lines, they should be considered live.
AVOID blocked roads
DO NOT remove cones or barricades.
To report your outage to Eversource call 1-800-286-2000. Please continue to do this to keep your residence in their restoration lists.
We have added an opportunity for residents to text us directly to let us know of their power status. Please go to go the Old Lyme Emergency Management on Facebook for more information.
Friday evening, 08/07/2020: Eversource crew will be working in the Browns Lane and Mile Creek Road area along with working on McCurdy and Neck Road Circuits.
Friday, 08/07/20
Road clearing was completed on Grassy Hill Rd., Ferry Rd at RT.156, Griswold Ave., and Homestead Circle.
Town wide telephone and internet service is being restored. If you experience problems with your provider, please reach out to them directly.
Safety
The Fire Department still continues to respond to a large number of carbon monoxide calls.
Please operate your generator safely and away from your home’s windows, doors and ventilation devices. Never operate your generator indoors. Secure portable generators if possible.
Lock your cars and homes, and keep a watch out for your neighbors. Be aware of phone scams and use reputable contractors for storm clean up. All public utility workers will have proper ID.
To report your outage to Eversource call 1-800-286-2000.
Remember to dispose of spoiled food.
Charging Stations and Potable Water Stations (bring your own containers)
To charge your cell phones or electronic devices, or if you need potable water, the following outdoor locations are available 24 hrs. a day until further notice:
- The Respite Center at the Lymes’ Senior Center at 26 Town Woods Rd.
- The Old Lyme Police Department at 294 Shore Rd.
- The Boughton Rd. Fire Station at 189 Boston Post Rd.
- Please do not leave your items unattended.
Storm Debris Removal
Do not put storm debris in the road, it is unsafe and will not be picked up.
Residents wishing to dispose of storm debris can do so at no charge at the Transfer Station on Four Mile River Rd., from now until August 15th. There is a fee for contractors and landscapers.
Other Services
Nine-Town Transit is operating on a full route and regular schedule.
Garbage and Recycling services are operational. Do not put storm debris in the garbage or recycling cans. Debris should be brought to the Transfer Station on Four Mile River Rd.
For those in need of assistance, the Old Lyme Emergency Management Call Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 860-598-0120.
To get up-to-date storm information, text OLSTORM to 888-777 and follow Old Lyme Emergency Management on Facebook and Twitter.
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