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Town of Newtown Emergency Management

winter safety tips
Posted on: January 24, 2026 - 1:19pm
Town of Newtown Storm Warning
Town of Newtown Storm Warning

January 23, 2026 – Severe Weather Alert:

This is a reminder to remain vigilant about winter weather preparedness.  The forecast is for continuing bitter cold wind chill temperatures Friday through Sunday.  In addition, significant snow is forecasted; the models are varying in accumulation 16 to 20 inches.

Newtown’s First Selectman and the Emergency Management Office urge residents to remain vigilant with winter weather and ask that every resident maintain appropriate preparations to ensure personal safety and readiness.  Also, take action to protect your pets. 

  • Please check on any elderly or frail neighbors to be certain they are doing OK in this weather.
  • Be Prepared to Properly Care for Pets in severe weather.
  • Consider Your Medical Needs – Review continuity of care from existing professional assistance, supply of medications, home delivery of essential supplies such as oxygen, specific needs.
  • Make a Kit – Water, Food – Non-perishable food for minimum of three days, battery operated radio, Flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, garbage bags and other sanitation type materials
  • Generators – Although we are not expecting power outage, this is a continuing concern: please be sure that the generator is properly installed and vented away from the house.  Never run a generator indoors or in the garage.
  • Make a Backup Plan - Make sure you have a communications plan setup with your family, especially those out of the area who may be worried about your well-being.  Setup a time and method to get in touch with them to let them know your status
  • Be Informed - Make sure your cell phones and other mobile devices are fully charged in the event the power goes out. Be sure to listen to the local authorities and weather stations for information on the weather’s progression. 

IF POSSIBLE, DO NOT DRIVE DURING AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SNOWSTORM, for your own safety and to allow town & state crews to safely clear roadways.  Also, Keep Fire Lanes Clear

Residents can seek relief from the cold at our trusted and reliable community partners:

Newtown Police Station Community Room, 191 South Main Street, Newtown

Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, tel (203) 270-4349

Please call to be sure your visit can be properly accommodated and the confirm Center’s opening hours Mon-Thurs 6 am-9 pm; Fri 6 am-8 pm; Sat 7 am-5:30 pm; Sun 7 am-5 pm

Important numbers and contact information:

If there is a Life Safety Emergency – call 911

Power outage – call Eversource at 800-286-2000

Connecticut’s free information and referral service:  call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org

Code Red – register at Emergency Management on the Public Safety page on the Town of Newtown’s website http://www.newtown-ct.gov/emergency-management  or call 203-270-4370 for assistance;

Smart 911 – register at Emergency Management on the Public Safety page on the Town of Newtown’s website http://www.newtown-ct.gov/emergency-management

Check News and Announcements on the Town website: www.newtown-ct.gov click on News tab

You can register there too to receive news https://www.newtown-ct.gov/subscribe

First Selectman’s office Tel (203) 270-4201

Newtown Human Services Tel (203) 270-4330

Emergency Management/Fire Marshal Tel (203) 270-4370

Newtown Health District Tel (203) 270-4291

After Hours Newtown Police Routine Line Tel (203) 426-5841