Newtown First Selectman Rosenthal has declared a state of emergency.
Areas that are completely cut off by downed trees and wires include but are not limited to: Route 34 / Chestnut Hill Road, Lakeview Terrace, Black Bridge Road / Walnut Tree Hill Road, Lower Pootatuck Park /Edgelake, Currituck Road / Tunnel Road.
Cell phone/electronic equipment charging
- The Newtown Municipal Center, located at Fairfield Hills is open Wed. to 8 p.m., Thurs. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Newtown Senior Center at 14 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, Mon. thru Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Cyrenius Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown. Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 12 to 5 p.m.
Showers
- Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enter at Main Entrance. Will update if/as necessary
- NYA Sports and Fitness, 4 Primrose Street, located at Fairfield Hills, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., check in at front desk
Water
- The Fire houses in your neighborhood. Fill from a hose, bring your own containers.
- Park & Rec Garage (across from Reed School). Fill from a hose, bring your own containers
