Brookfield Officials Declare 'Town Disaster'

BROOKFIELD, CT -- Town officials have declared a "town disaster" in the wake of the killer storms that moved through the region on Tuesday.

Taking to social media, First Selectman Steve Dunn has cautioned ,"Every single street has trees down. Most of our roads are impassable. We have dozens of downed power lines that have to get cleared up."

Town offices and schools are closed Wednesday, and the town website is encouraging residents to stay at home.

The Brookfield Police reported that emergency and utility crews worked from the onset of the storm until approximately 3 a.m. They are collaborating with Eversource CT, Brookfield Public Works and emergency crews to clear paths for emergency vehicles and to gain an overall view of the extent of the damages. In some of the harder hit areas of Brookfield, ATV/UTV is the only way to get around.

Once life safety has been secured, opening roads will be the priority, police said on their Facebook page. They are also in the process of opening a shelter for town showering and electricity.

The Still River Greenway will be closed until further notice, police said.

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