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01/26/2022 11:00 PM

Town of Branford: Residents Should Prepare Now for Jan. 29 Winter Storm


The Town of Branford is reminding residents to make preparations now for the winter storm expected to impact the area on Saturday, Jan. 29.File photo by Pam Johnson/The Sound

January 27, 2022: A significant snowstorm is expected to impact our area beginning early Saturday morning [January 29] and continuing through Saturday evening. The Emergency Operations Center is monitoring the storm closely. Residents are reminded to make preparations now.

Home

Seal windows and doors

Clear gutters of leaves and debris to prevent flooding or ice dams

Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed and working

Check heating fuel levels

Insulate pipes that are exposed

Charge cell phones and have extra batteries

Vehicles

Make sure gas tanks are full

Check antifreeze levels

Have a windshield scraper/brush

Have jumper cables

Have an emergency car kit, including flashlight, water, snacks, extra hat, socks, gloves, blanket, first aid kit, rock salt, flares and shovel

Supplies

Non-perishable food

Any medications

Baby supplies

Flashlights/batteries

Portable radio

Fire extinguisher

Rock salt/sand/kitty litter

Snow shovel or snow removal equipment

Pets

Stock up on pet supplies including any medications

Bring your pets indoors or to a warm sheltered area

Make sure they have easy access to food and water

For updates visit the Town's website at branford-ct.gov