LYME/OLD LYME — UPDATED 3:01pm: Eversource reports that the outage level in Old Lyme is now down to 31.62 percent while in Lyme, it stands at 41.34 percent.
Old Lyme Emergency Management Services issued the following update at 12 p.m. (noon) today.
If you have an emergency, dial 911.
Restoration Status
Today, Aug. 7, 2020 the First Selectman signed a local Declaration of Emergency.
37.2% of residents remain without power. Specifically, 1993 residents remain out of power. The majority of outages are in the same affected areas.
Town crews and utilities are prioritizing roads which have downed trees and wires.
AVOID downed power lines, they should be considered live.
AVOID blocked roads
DO NOT remove cones or barricades.
To report your outage to Eversource call 1-800-286-2000.
Today, 08/07/20
Road clearing is underway at Grassy Hill Rd., Ferry Rd at RT.156, Griswold Ave., and Homestead Circle.
On Thursday, 08/06/20, power was restored to lower Four Mile River Rd., Hatchetts Hill Rd., The upper end of Shore Rd. (RT. 156). Tree crews cleared Ferry Rd. and Four Mile River Rd.
Work continued overnight to restore lines in Flat Rock Hill, Browns Lane and Mile Creek Rd. areas. We anticipate power being restored to portions of RT. 156 and Townwoods Rd., and the lower portion of Shore Rd. to Townwoods Rd.
On Wednesday, 08/05/20, power was restored to Halls Rd., portions of Lyme St. and the upper end of Shore Rd., and portions of Boston Post Rd.
Town wide telephone and internet service is being restored.
Safety
The Fire Department still continues to respond to a large number of carbon monoxide calls.
Please operate your generator safely and away from your home’s windows, doors and ventilation devices. Never operate your generator indoors. Secure portable generators if possible.
Lock your cars and homes, and keep a watch out for your neighbors. Be aware of phone scams and use reputable contractors for storm clean up. All public utility workers will have proper ID.
To report your outage to Eversource call 1-800-286-2000.
Remember to dispose of spoiled food.
Charging Stations and Potable Water Stations (bring your own containers)
To charge your cell phones or electronic devices, or if you need potable water, the following outdoor locations are available 24 hrs. a day until further notice:
- The Respite Center at the Lymes’ Senior Center at 26 Town Woods Rd.
- The Old Lyme Police Department at 294 Shore Rd.
- The Boughton Rd. Fire Station at 189 Boston Post Rd.
- Please do not leave your items unattended.
Storm Debris Removal
Do not put storm debris in the road, it is unsafe and will not be picked up.
Residents wishing to dispose of storm debris can do so at no charge at the Transfer Station on Four Mile River Rd., from now until August 15th. There is a fee for contractors and landscapers.
Other Services
9-Town Transit is operating on a full route and regular schedule.
Garbage and Recycling services are operational. Do not put storm debris in the garbage or recycling cans. Debris should be brought to the Transfer Station on Four Mile River Rd.
For those in need of assistance, the Old Lyme Emergency Management Call Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 860-598-0120.
To get up to date storm information follow Old Lyme Emergency Management on Facebook and Twitter.
This is the latest storm update from the Town of Lyme.
Tropical Storm Isaias has done considerable damage to the Connecticut power grid and caused numerous road closures. Connecticut currently has about 600,000 residents without power.
Power Outage Impacts
- The Town of Lyme is presently 98% without power and the best guess is this situation could last three or more days for primary electric circuits and longer for secondary circuits.
- Town Hall is operational with internet service, but without phones.
- The Public Library is closed until power is restored.
- The Hamburg Fire Station and Town Garage are without phones and being powered by generator.
- Potable water is available outside the Hamburg Fire Station, along with a charging station for residents who may need to recharge their phones. Access inside the station and to the showers previously available in better times are not open due to the COVID restrictions.
Road Closures
- There are numerous trees and electrical wires down on many town roads.
- All tree removal possible has been accomplished by the Town Crew. What remains to be cleared must be addressed by Eversource crews and they are hard to find.
- Wires may still be energized, so please stay away from downed wires and do not drive over any wires on roads.
- Roads that are impassable or with unsafe sections include:
- Salem Road
- Beaver Brook Road
- Blood Street
- Honey Hill Road
- Sterling City Road
- Old Hamburg Road
- Tantumorantum Road
- Mt. Archer and Brush Hill intersection
- Mt. Archer and Honey Hill Lane intersection
- 156 (a state road) is passable but with many trees/wires closing one lane. Be cautious as they are not marked adequately.
- 148 (Ferry Road) is blocked close to Hadlyme Four Corners.
We suggest caution and patience as we wait for Eversource to reach the small towns.
mary m says
this is day 5 with no power. no crews are working around the clock. from what i see they are hardly working. there is such a lackadaisical response to this storm. Everyone from state, town govt. to Eversource and Asplanuh should be ashamed of themselves treating citizens with such little regard.