Rochelle shares information on hurricane preparedness

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

The long hurricane season began June 1 and is expected to be an active one.

Connecticut has largely been spared from major hurricanes in recent years – for that we are thankful – but residents should always be prepared.

The Atlantic hurricane season ends on Nov. 30 – with mid-August to mid-October the period when Connecticut historically faces threats from hurricanes and tropical storms.

These storms are unpredictable and that's why you should always be prepared and have a plan of action in the event of a serious weather event.

The Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security website contains useful resources to help you stay informed, prepare, and stay safe during many emergencies.

CT Hurricane Preparedness Guide

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Make sure you have an emergency supply kit, an evacuation plan, and a plan to safeguard your home and possessions, so you and your family are safe during hurricane season.


This is shared from a press release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby.

Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton holds mock evacuation

Center holds mock facility evacuation drill./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center at Wesley Village recently participated in a mock facility evacuation. 

Conducted by the Connecticut Long Term Care Mutual Aid Plan, the purpose of the exercise was to evaluate the interaction of the LTC-MAP members in each region in preparation for internal events (fire, power failures) and external events (hurricanes, ice storms, tornadoes, etc.). 

In this particular exercise, Bishop Wicke received mock residents (volunteers) from another “Disaster Struck Facility.” 
The drill was designed to be as realistic as possible. 
The volunteers portrayed various resident personas and the staff at Bishop Wicke had to react to challenges accordingly. 

The five-star nursing home set up spaces for Operations, Planning and Logistics, Triage, Command Center and Surge Area as the “disaster” struck.  

The drill tested the facility’s communication, tracking of evaluated residents and handling of a large influx of residents.

Debra Samorajczyk, Administrator at Bishop Wicke, said, “Emergency preparedness is key to providing a safe and secure living environment for our residents. We are proud to be able to collaborate with our local community partners and the LTC-MAP plan to ensure that we are ready in the event any disaster strikes.”

Bishop Wicke offers short-term rehab and skilled nursing care, including specialized programs for surgical recovery, orthopedics, cardiac and respiratory rehab, heart failure and more. 
The facility is located at 584 Long Hill Ave. and is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, not-for-profit organization. 

For information about Bishop Wicke, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-929-5321.


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.