Ansonia mayor urges residents to report property damage from storm

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti wants to ensure that our residents report any and all property damage to our Emergency Management Director, Jared Heon.

This will help the City as it prepares to submit damage estimates to FEMA for reimbursable expenses for storm damage that may have occurred on Aug. 18, 2024.

Please note this is ONLY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ANSONIA. Include your address, nature of the damage and contact information along with any pictures of the damage that you may have.

Please submit your information to EMD Director, Jared Heon at jheon@ansoniact.org

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host emergency presentation

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
DERBY - Are you prepared for an emergency? 
The Derby Public Library will host a presentation at 6:30 p.m Sept. 17 when Joe Burnett, Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness, Griffin Hospital, and Brie Lenart, Deputy Director of #OEM, #CityofDerby, as they discuss the different kinds of disasters that can happen in our area and learn how you can prepare ahead of time to handle emergency situations. 

Registration is required here: https://bit.ly/2wHeRpD or by calling 203-736-1482. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

*Shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Officials share storm safety tips, shelter information

From the Derby Office of Emergency Management Facebook page:

Stay Safe

In the event of a downed wire, always remain at least 10 feet away, assume the wire is live, and call 9-1-1 and Eversource immediately.

If you use a generator, follow all safety precautions provided by the manufacturer.

Gas customers are reminded to keep natural gas meters, all gas appliances and outdoor vents clear of snow and ice buildup to maintain safe operation and access.

If customers smell a gas odor in their home or business, they should leave immediately. 

From a safe place, call Eversource to report the leak at our 24/7 emergency number, 877-944-5325, or call 9-1-1. They should remain outside until Eversource can check the source of the odor.

Click here for updates.

Regional shelters in Ansonia

From Derby OEM Facebook page:

"In the event of an extended power outage, a regional emergency shelter will be immediately activated at Ansonia High School, 20 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia for residents of Derby and Ansonia.

"A second emergency shelter will also be available at Mead School, 75 Ford Street, Ansonia -for all Derby and Ansonia residents with pets."

Gentile urges residents to download CT Prepares app for emergency alerts

State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia/Derby, is urging residents to take advantage of the new CT Prepares app.  


Once downloaded, CT Prepares will issue alerts for severe weather and other emergency situations

CT Prepares also allows you to:

 • View real-time alerts

 • View National Weather Service forecasts for you current location

 • Access news and events from the Connecticut Emergency Management Agency

 • Review preparation guides for different emergency situations

 • Get in touch with a variety of emergency services

 • Send an “I’m Safe” email message to your contacts via, text, email and social media.

You can get even more information on the web at ct.gov/governor.

CT Prepares is a free comprehensive app available from the iTunes Apple Store and Google Play.  
Search for CT Prepares, get the download, and get started.


This is a press release from Gentile's office.

Derby mayor offers info about storm

Good morning,

I'm late in posting but since the snow has yet to start falling on the Valley (as far as I can tell here in Ansonia) I wanted to share this important message from Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto.

It was posted here in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Stay safe out there.

Sharing message from City of Ansonia

"All City of Ansonia public buildings and schools will be closed on Monday January 26th and Tuesday January 27th.

"There will be a parking ban on all city streets beginning Monday January 26th at 8:00 a.m. through noon on Wednesday, January 28th and will be extended as needed. Vehicles on the streets will be towed.
"All City of Ansonia public and school parking lots will be open for off street parking during the ban. There will be no trash or recycle pickup on Tuesday or Wednesday.
"We ask that residents assist to clear snow from fire hydrants for your safety and the safety of others. The safest place for residents during this storm is in your homes.

"Please stay off the roads so that the Public Works crews can effectively keep the roads clear.
"We thank you for your cooperation and additional messages will be sent as needed."

This is the text of Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti's Code Red alert this evening.

State urges residents to stay off roads

Sharing this from the Valley Independent Sentinel's posts on Facebook and Twitter:

"Icy conditions continue in parts of the state. If you do not have to travel, stay home until temperatures rise this afternoon."

Ansonia officials to discuss Ebola precautions, protocols today

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti and Emergency Management Director and Police Chief Kevin Hale will convene a meeting of the Public Safety Committee at 11 a.m. today to discuss necessary precautions and protocol regarding the Ebola virus in the Ansonia Emergency Operations Center.

Cassetti said in a release Sunday: “Chief Hale and I have asked all members of the Public Safety Committee, including Public Works, Fire, Police, Emergency Management, Education, etc., to meet to discuss the steps needed to be taken to ensure that Ansonia is prepared to respond should the need arise and to know that our city officials are coordinating and communicating. 

"The safety and well-being of all Ansonia residents is our highest priority.” 


This is a press release from the mayor's office.