All Region 18 schools are open today after a two-hour delay. The boys’ varsity basketball game against Plainville — which is also Senior Night — tips off at 5 p.m. in the high school gym and the band concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in the all-new high school auditorium. The public is welcome at both events.
Power has now been restored to all Lyme and Old Lyme residences but readers should stay alert to the possibility of flooding or structural collapse.
East Lyme’s Emergency Shelter and the Respite Center at the Lymes’ Senior Center are now closed. It is anticipated that the Senior Center will reopen today under normal hours and conditions of operation.
Public Works and local contractors have opened the majority of the Old Lyme roadways and are widening them as close to the edges as possible. Use caution at intersections and when exiting driveways as sight lines may be hampered by high snow piles. Early morning drivers may experience black ice roadway conditions.
Roadway flooding is anticipated, so be aware of potential flooding conditions. If your street is still blocked by snow or flooding, contact the Old Lyme Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Call Center at 860-598-0120 to help them track it.
Residents are asked to continue to check on and assist elderly or disabled friends, neighbors and family. Report any issues to the EOC Call Center at 860-598-0120.
Clear snow off roofs
As the rain continues, be aware that the increased weight of rain along with snow will increase the risk of structural collapse. Clearing snow off roofs and assisting proper drainage will help reduce the weight accumulation.
Take precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
- Be sure to clear a path to your oil fill pipes for oil delivery, and it is important that you clear around vents from your house that are blocked by snow. Blocked vents create a significant risk for carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Residents using generators or supplemental heating devices need to make sure they are also correctly ventilated outside of the home.
- Do not start your car engine if the exhaust is blocked with snow. Carbon monoxide poisoning can result.
Old Lyme Town Hall is open with full service today
Shoreline Sanitation has resumed garbage and recycling collection under a “Monday-Holiday schedule” as detailed on the company’s website. Residents are reminded not to place their containers in the roadway. For further information go to www.shorelinesanitation.com.
