Storm Related Information
United Way 2-1-1 is Connecticut’s statewide, 24 hour, information and referral service. Click on the links below for local, state and federal information and resources available to Connecticut residents regarding winter storm events.
Power Outages
If you lose power during a winter storm, contact your utility company immediately to report the outage.
- A list of utility companies can be found by clicking HERE. Enter your town or zip in the location box and hit the yellow search icon
. - To see reported power outages, use the following links for the utility companies:
Fallen Trees and Flooding
If a tree falls on public property or flooding is taking place, contact your local emergency management office or local police department.
- A list of emergency management offices can be found by clicking HERE. Enter your town or zip in the location box and hit the yellow search icon .
- To locate your non-emergency police department, click HERE. Enter your town or zip in the location box and hit the yellow search icon .
If you have damage on your property, reach out to your insurance company.
Warming Centers and Shelters
If you or someone you know is in urgent need of shelter, please dial 2-1-1 for emergency support and connection to shelter (available 24/7).
- A list of warming centers can be found by clicking HERE. Enter your town or zip in the location box and hit the yellow search icon to see the locations closest to you.
- A list of homeless shelters and seasonal no freeze shelters can be found by clicking HERE. Enter your town or zip in the location box and hit the yellow search icon to see the locations closest to you.
- A list of homeless drop-in centers that can typically be visited during the day can be found by clicking HERE. Enter your town or zip in the location box and hit the yellow search icon to see the locations closest to you.
**If there is no warming center or shelter listed in your town, libraries and other public locations can be good places to keep warm or seek shelter. However, many locations are still closed or have limited hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it is strongly advised to CALL AHEAD to any location to confirm they are open.
If you are a city/town official and need to update or list a warming center or shelter, please email info@211ct.org with the details and your contact information.
Storm & Cold Weather Tips
- For severe cold weather tips and resources, visit http://uwc.211ct.org/severe-cold-weather-tips-and-resources/
- For information about how to prepare for winter storms and blizzards, visit http://uwc.211ct.org/winter-storms-and-blizzards/
- For renters with no heat in their apartment, visit http://uwc.211ct.org/heat-complaints-renters/ for more information
- For safety tips regarding carbon monoxide (CO), visit http://uwc.211ct.org/carbon-monoxide-co/
State & Federal Disaster Emergency Service Resources
- Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection (CTDEMHS)
- Department of Public Health (CTDPH) – “Cold Weather Tips”
- Department of Public Health (CTDPH) – “Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection Tips & Resources”
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – “Winter Weather Tips”
- American Red Cross – “Cold Weather Safety Tips”