Norwalk Encourages Residents To Prepare For Tropical Storm Elsa

Information via the city of Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — As the city monitors the weather forecast and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa this week, Norwalk residents are advised to prepare for "significant rains and high winds, which may result in power outages" Friday.

In a news release, city officials said residents and visitors should keep a close watch on the forecast for this storm and be prepared.

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A small change in the forecast track of a tropical system can mean big changes in storm impacts, wind and rainfall amounts, so it is important to stay aware of the track and forecast this week, officials said. One to three inches of rain is expected, but totals could be higher if the system slows down or the track changes, officials said.

Residents should be sure they:

• Have multiple ways to receive weather information from reliable sources.
• Review their personal emergency plan and make sure their insurance is up-to-date.
• Check their emergency supply kit, which should contain food, water, prescription medicines, charging cords, batteries and other essentials to support their family for several days.
• Plan for elderly relatives and pets.
• Secure, or bring indoors, outside furniture and yard decorations, and clean up debris around their homes that could cause damage in higher winds.
• Charge mobile devices and batteries, including spare batteries, for medical equipment.

Residents are also encouraged to sign-up for the city's "CodeRED Emergency Alert Notification System" at norwalkct.org/codered. More information can also be found at ready.gov.