LYME/OLD LYME — UPDATED 10 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 9) evening: Eversource reports that 1.16 percent of Old Lyme properties are still without power and the equivalent number for Lyme is 2.3 percent.
As at 11.45 a.m. this morning (Sunday), Eversource reported that 2.83 percent (156 properties) of Old Lyme are still without power and the equivalent number for Lyme is 7.96 (107 properties) percent. The number of properties affected was given to us by Old Lyme Emergency Services Director David Roberge by phone also at 11:45 a.m. this morning.
For both towns, if you have an emergency, dial 911.
Old Lyme Emergency Services issued the following update at 7 p.m. this evening, Sunday, Aug. 9
Restoration Status
Currently over 98 % of Old Lyme residents have had their power restored. Only 109 remaining outages still exist. Outstanding affected areas include Point O’ Woods, River Road, Riverdale Landing, Edge Lea Road, Old Colony Road, Hartford Avenue, Portland Avenue, Flagler Avenue, Robbins Avenue, Mile Creek Road, Flat Rock Hill Road, Buttonball Road, Pine Road, area of Hefflon Farms Road and Strawberry Lane, Ferry Road, Rose Lane, Griswold Avenue, Rogers Lake Trail, Grassy Hill Road, Tantummaheag Road, Riverview Drive, Neck Road, Huntley Road and Davis Road West.
Most of these outstanding outages are listed by location and are classified by Eversource as being small in nature as clustered outages of 5 customers or less.
We are still using our Call Center TEXTING feature at 860-598-0120 for persons who wish to share their status. We will share these results with Eversource to be sure you are not missed. The information we have received so far has been excellent and extremely helpful to pinpoint where outages remain. This evening at 7:30 PM we will be sending out an Everbridge text and email message to the community. Please follow the directions in the message. This will greatly assist us in accurately locating those still without power.
Additionally, please continue to report your outage to Eversource call 1-800-286-2000.
Besides our Old Lyme Emergency Management Facebook and Twitter accounts, we have established an additional way for you to receive important storm information. Simply text OLSTORM to 888-777 and you will receive text messages on storm related news.
As power lines may still be found on the ground please:
AVOID downed power lines, they should be considered live. AVOID blocked roads
DO NOT remove cones or barricades.
Today Sunday 08/09/2020: Eversource crews worked today and into the evening in the Rose Lane, Griswold Avenue and Ferry Road and Point O’ Woods areas restoring power.
For your Safety, please remember to dispose of spoiled food.
Charging Stations and Potable Water Stations continue to be available (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.
Please be courteous to the Eversource crews. It’s not their fault, these hard-working men and women are doing everything they can to restore your power. Please show some appreciation if you see them working.
Old Lyme Emergency Services issued the following update at 12 p.m. (noon) today, Sunday, Aug. 9:
Restoration Status
Currently 97 % of Old Lyme residents have had their power restored. Only 109 remaining outages still exist. Affected areas include Point o’ Woods, River Road, Riverdale Landing, Edge Lea Road, Old Colony Road, Hartford Avenue, Portland Avenue, Flagler Avenue, Robbins Avenue, Mile Creek Road, Flat Rock Hill Road, Buttonball road, Pine Road, area of Heflon Farms Road and Strawberry Lane, Ferry Road, Rose Lane, Griswold Avenue, Rogers Lake Trail, Grassy Hill Road, Tantumaheag Road, Riverview Drive, Neck Road, Huntley Road and Davis Road West.
Most of these outstanding outages are listed by location and are classified by Eversource as being small in nature as clustered outages of 5 customers or less.
If you are still without power, it is important that you continue to notify Eversource of your condition.
To report your outage to Eversource call 1-800-286-2000.
We are still tracing our Call Center TEXTING feature at 860-598-0120 for persons who wish to share their status. We will share these results with Eversource to be sure you are not missed. The information we have received so far is excellent and extremely helpful to pinpoint where outages remain.
Additionally, besides our Old Lyme Emergency Management Facebook and Twitter accounts, we have established an additional way for you to receive important storm information. Simply text OLSTORM to 888-777 and you will receive text messages on storm related news.
Town crews will continue Monday to clear remaining roads. Please be reminded that town crew is not doing curb side pick-up of storm debris. Residents can take their storm debris to the Transfer Station on Four Mile River Road.
As power lines may still be found on the ground please:
AVOID downed power lines, they should be considered live. AVOID blocked roads
DO NOT remove cones or barricades.
Today Sunday 08/09/2020: Eversource crews will be working today in various areas of town continuing to restore power.
For your Safety, please remember to dispose of spoiled food.
Charging Stations and Potable Water Stations continue to be available (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.
Please be courteous to the Eversource crews. It’s not their fault, these hard-working men and women are doing everything they can to restore your power. Please show some appreciation if you see them working.
The Town of Lyme issued the following update at 2 p.m. yesterday, Saturday, Aug. 8:
Power has been restored to all but 235 residents (17.4%). Eversource will be addressing all remaining outages.
Two roads remain closed – Cove Road and Sterling City Road. Sterling City Road is in the process of tree/wire removal. Cove Road has a dangerous situation with a large tree soon to fall onto wires. A crane is needed to remove the tree and may not arrive in time. Be extremely careful where the road is marked and do not attempt to drive below the tree.
The town crew will be addressing the debris that still exists along roadsides. The amount of debris we experienced will take time to remove and will be completed as quickly as possible.
If you do not have power, make sure to advise Eversource by phone or online as you may have issues with lines running from the street to your home.
Old Lyme Emergency Management Services issued the following update at 12 p.m. (noon) yesterday (Saturday, Aug. 8.)
Restoration Status
Currently 10% of residents remain without power, specifically, 548 residents do not have power. The majority of outages are in the same affected areas including Hillcrest, Browns Lane, Mile Creek Road, McCurdy Road, Boston Post Road, Neck Road and Binney Road.
Town crews will continue next week to clear remaining roads and remove storm debris. Please be reminded that the town crew are not doing curb side pick-up of storm debris. Residents can take their storm debris to the Transfer Station on Four Mile River Road from now until August 15th. There is a fee for contractors and landscapers.
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. Please continue to do this to keep your residence in their restoration lists.
We have added an opportunity for residents to text us directly to let us know of their power status. Please go to go the Old Lyme Emergency Management on Facebook to for more information.
Saturday, 08/08/2020: Crews are working in the Wood Ridge Hills, Browns Lane, Hillcrest Rd., Smith Neck Rd., and Binney Rd. areas.
Last night, Friday, 08/07/2020:Eversource crew continued to work in the Browns Lane and Mile Creek Road area along with working on the McCurdy and Neck Road Circuits.
Town wide telephone and internet service is being restored. If you experience problems with your provider, please reach out to them directly.
Safety
To those still using generators, please operate your unit 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.
Remember to dispose of spoiled food.
To get up to date storm information, please text OLSTORM to 888-777 to opt into our new communications tool or continue to follow us at Old Lyme Emergency Management on Facebook and Twitter.
Charging Stations and Potable Water Stations (bring your own containers)
Charging stations are still available to charge your cell phones or electronic devices, or if you need potable water at:
The Respite Center at the Lymes’ Senior Center at 26 Town Woods Rd, the Old Lyme Police Department at 294 Shore Rd., and at the Boughton Rd. Fire Station at 189 Boston Post Rd.
– Please do not leave your items unattended.