Crime & Safety
Branford's Information Center Release Last Post-Irene Update
For more than one week, the town has kept the community up to speed on power outages and restoration as well as cleanup efforts after the storm.
Tonight the Branford Police sent their last B-Informed message since information began coming from the department last week in anticipation of Irene. She came and kept the community up to-date on aid efforts as well as power restoration progress.
Tonight we all celebrate as just 50 CL&P customers are still without power since last Sunday, Aug. 28 (Saturday for some) when the lights first went out.
A job well done by the town for keeping those signed up for the emergency notification system, well informed.
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Power Restoration
Today Branford’s power has been restored to everyone except about 50 residents, many who have isolated problems. CL&P crews who will be working continually until 100 percent power is restored.
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Homeowners must be aware that damaged building electrical services (meters, house connections) are the responsibility of the homeowner to repair.
As final restoration efforts are underway, if your neighborhood has power and your home is still without service, homeowners should call CL&P at 1-800-286-2000 or online at www.cl-p.com
In addition, CL&P is warning homeowners that a CL&P employee will never ask to see you CL&P bill. If this occurs, please report the incident to police immediately.
***Remember to treat all downed lines as live wires – Do not touch them or branches entangled in them.***
Food and Commodities
All Shelters are now closed. is back on normal schedule.
The mass drinkable water dispensing stations that are located at on School Street; on Brushy Plain Road and the on Shore Drive for those residents who remain without water will be removed tomorrow.
FEMA – Private Damage and Individual Assistance
Private homeowners should thoroughly document any hurricane related repairs made; FEMA Individual Assistance officials will come to Branford in upcoming weeks and establishing Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC). Reporting telephone numbers will be published when the DRC is established. Anyone with damage must report their information to FEMA at that time.
Debris Management
The Town’s trash and recycling pick up is on a 1 day delayed schedule for next week due to the holiday.
Transfer Station at 747 East Main. Street will be open until 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Bulky material dumpsters (ie. rugs, furniture, construction debris etc.) will be located at:
– Harbor Street
– Shore Drive
Across from Atlantic Wire – Meadow Street
Parking Lot – South Montowese Street
– Linden Avenue – Blackstone Avenue Pine Orchard
Thimble Island Rd (between the flag pole and the beach)
No brush, food waste, hazardous waste, paints or other solvents.
Health Issues
Branford and adjacent health officials warn that NO SWIMMING is allowed in the Branford and adjacent waterways until further notice due to high bacteria levels and debris.
School
Branford’s School Superintendent all Branford schools will be opening Wednesday, September 7.
INFORMATION
Branford’s Emergency Operation Center is now closed. However, all town departments will be open for normal business starting tomorrow.
Automated information can be found at www.branfordpolice.com and at 203-315-3909 under the link.
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