Ridgefield Schools are closed today due to continued damage from the storm, roads that remain closed, tree limbs and branches in roads and driveways, and power outages throughout the town. Ridgefield Schools Central Office will be open regular time. Eversource reportedly only has one truck in Ridgefield and just 30 crews in western Connecticut. Ridgefield's Emergency Manager told the Ridgefield Press that the rest of the utility crews are in the eastern part of the state or away working in hurricane damaged areas. First Selectman Rudy Marconi has asked Eversource for more crews and a better response.
Sunday night’s powerful wind storm brought down numerous trees and power lines in Bethel. Town officials say Eversource is unable to give any restoration estimates, but based on damage assessments, some homes could remain without power for several days. There are still multiple power lines on the ground in various locations around Bethel. For homes that remain without power into this morning, Bethel Town Hall’s showers and locker rooms will be available for public use beginning at 9am.
A tree fell on Rockwell Road in Bethel yesterday knocking out power to Berry School and Bethel High School. Eversource was able to move a crew onto that restoration project meaning classes could be held today. If your road is closed, Bethel school officials ask that you walk your child to the nearest safe intersection. Buses may have to reroute due to road closures causing delays. The Transportation Depot for Bethel's school buses is without power and likely will be for a few days. They are working out of Central Office. Anyone with a bus related issue is asked to call 203-794-8071 or 203-794-8604.
People are reminded that each wire should be treated as if it's electrified and could pose a danger. Generators should be properly connected to the home's electrical system by a licensed electrician, not directly into the system without a properly installed transfer switch to isolate the home from the power grid. Without proper installation, officials say the generator could “back feed” the wires in the area and accidentally injure or kill a line worker.
