HURRICANE

IRENE
The City of Ansonia is preparing for Hurricane Irene to make landfall on Sunday, August 28, 2011. The current forecast is that Hurricane Irene will have a major impact on the S tate of Connecticut. Residents should take this s torm as a s erious threat and be prepared for weather-related emergencies. Residents should prepare for the s torm by making sure that they have n eeded supplies such as: Flashlights with fresh batteries Emergency food supplies including non-perishables and extra water Charged cell phones Battery powered radio UNLESS EVACUATION OF A RESIDENCE IS ORDERED OR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY EXISTS, RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO REMAIN INSIDE THEIR RESIDENCE AND STAY OFF THE ROADS DURING THE HURRICANE. EMERGENCY SHELTER INFORMATION As part of the emergency operations p lan, the City of Ansonia is making preparations to open an emergency shelter for Ansonia residents, if n eeded. In event that the emergency shelter is n eeded, the opening of the s helter shall b e posted on the City of Ansonia web site at www.cityofansonia.com and on the Valley Independent S entinel website at www.valleyindependentsentinel.org. Additionally, information can b e obtained b y calling the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885. The primary emergency shelter for the City of Ansonia will b e located at the Ansonia High School, 20 Pulaski Highway. Parking will b e a vailable in the h igh school p arking lots. Residents that elect to use the shelter are encouraged to bring blankets, p illows and any emergency supplies that will be n eeded for a short-term s tay. No domestic animals except for emergency s ervice dogs will b e a llowed in the emergency shelter. EMERGENCY PET SHELTER If the primary emergency shelter is opened, the p et shelter will be located a t Mead S chool, 75 F ord Street. Residents will b e required to provide food and a kennel for their pets while at the shelter. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Police/Fire/Medical Emergencies 911 or 203-735-1885 Power Outages should b e reported to United Illuminating at 1-800-722-5584 or 203-499-3333 Oxygen d ependent individuals should notify the Ansonia Police Department (203-735-1885) if oxygen supply is low due to power outages.