First Selectman Declares State Of Emergency

This is a message from the Town of Clinton Emergency Operations Center.

As First Selectman, I am declaring a State of Emergency in the Town of Clinton.

A potentially dangerous Hurricane may impact the area in the next 48 hours. All residents are urged to make preparations in advance of this storm, Hurricane preparedness information is available on our website and on the Patch.

I am asking residents living south of I-95 to voluntarily evacuate. If you have friends or relatives that you can go to please do so.

In addition, the First Selectman, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Emergency Medical Services director and Director of Public Works have prepared for storm conditions.

However, during Hurricane conditions to include 75MPH or greater wind speeds, heavy vertical rain and storm surge, operations may have to suspend emergency responses until such conditions are abated. Please plan accordingly for family and medical needs. Prescriptions should be filled and necessary personal documents secured.

The Emergency Response Team will be meeting again to continue planning.

Thank You.

Willie Fritz

First Selectman