Ansonia Police warn residents of power lines down after storms

ANSONIA - Due to the storms that passed through Ansonia earlier this evening there were widespread reports of trees down, debris in the roadway, and power lines down, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release. 

If you see a line down please do not approach the line, call the department so we can notify UI of the location. 

The following roads are closed as result of the storm: Jewett Street in the area of Vine Street with power lines down; Arbor Terrace with trees and power lines down; Glen Drive with trees and power lines down; and Caroline Street with trees and power lines down.

The roads have been blocked off - please do not travel on them, we are working with UI to get service restored.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Seymour Police post road closures as of 11:03 a.m. today

Update: The following roads are still closed to thru traffic, Old Ansonia Rd. between Maple St. and Moss Ave., Old Ansonia Rd. between Old Quarry Rd. and Potter Rd., North Benham Rd. between Great Hill Rd. and Spruce Brook Rd. and Bungay Rd. between Botsford Rd. and Deer Run Rd.

The roadways are still closed due to power lines being down.

The estimated times the roadways are going to open is unknown at this time. If I've missed a roadway that is closed due power lines or trees being down, please advise on this post.

This is shared from the department's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Here's looking at you

 And I always thought the mulberry tree was friendly! 

Sadly part of it is going to get cut back in the near future because some of its branches are too close to power lines. 

Logan shares information for post-storm help, safety tips

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UNITED ILLUMINATING:

• To report downed power lines or damaged electrical equipment, call 800 722-5584 (800.7.CALL UI).  www.uinet.com

EVERSOURCE:

• Call Eversource at 800-286-2000 to report an electric outage, or go online at www.eversource.com. Follow Eversource on Twitter (@EversourceCT) and Facebook (facebook.com/EversourceCT).  Sign up to receive storm outage updates via text, email, phone call at www.eversource.com.

• For gas leaks, call 877-944-5325

INSURANCE QUESTIONS?

• Questions about your insurance and storm damage? Contact insurance@ct.gov or check out these tips:  http://www.ct.gov/cid/cwp/view.asp?q=254640

SAFETY:

• Falling branches and uprooted trees can become tangled with electrical wires and become energized.  Please stay clear and report any fallen trees or wires immediately.
• If you use a generator, always operate it outdoors and as far from the house as possible. Keep it away from doors, windows and air vents to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
• The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu. If you suspect carbon monoxide is present in your home, go outside immediately and breathe deeply; then call 911.

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE:

• If you need additional assistance, call Connecticut's toll-free Infoline, 211, for information, referrals and other services.