Governor Malloy has signed an order declaring a civil preparedness emergency in the State of Connecticut ahead of the major winter storm that is expected to impact the state on Tuesday. With dangerous weather conditions anticipated that will last throughout the day, the Governor has also signed an order activating a statewide travel ban that will begin at 5am on Tuesday and remain in effect until further notice.  In addition, the Governor is fully activating the state’s Emergency Operations Center starting at 5am. He is also directing all nonessential first and second-shift state employees to not report to work on Tuesday.