CL&P: Wilton Nears 100 Percent Power Restoration[UPDATE]

Update 8:15am Sunday

CL&P reports that Wilton is close to 100 percent power restoration. The utility company says that 1% or 87 of its customers in town remain without power. CL&P hopes to have everyone back on-line by Sunday night.

Update 2:51pm Saturday

CL&P is reporting that 437 of its customers in Wilton remain without power. That mark represents 5 percent of its total number of customers who don't have electricity. It's a significant drop-off from Friday at 6:15pm when 13 percent of Wilton residents didn't have power.

Update 6:15 p.m. Friday

In Wilton's last Code Red "robocall," First Selectman Bill Brennan told residents that the number of CL&P customers without power in town has dropped to 13 percent.

He also said that the call would be the last Code Red update, but added that emergency information would continue to be available on the emergency hotline (203-663-2703) and on the town's website.

Brennan also said that "town officials continue to track progress by personal field trips to all town areas."

Update 12:52 p.m.

Here's a road closure list from the Wilton police website that was updated at 12 pm on Friday:

NOTE: A "NO" under road closures means that the road is passable by cars only. It is understood that there may still be trees partially blocking the road.

Update 12:20 p.m. Friday

According to a "robocall" from First Selectman Bill Brennan at 11am this morning, currently 19 percent of Wilton residents (1,453 CL&P customers) are still without power.

There are 19 CL&P crews at work in Wilton today and overnight, supported by town DPW personnel.

Brennan said that the "priority areas" where the crews will be working include: Ridgefield Rd., Cheesespring Rd., Olmstead Hill Rd., Catalpa, Powder Horn Hill Rd., Old Highway, Range Rd., Linden Tree Rd. and Wolfpit Rd.

The town has closed the shelter at .

Brennan added that CL&P "has advised that damage from this Northeastern storm was far more severe than experienced during Hurricane Irene in Wilton, due to damage to transmission lines and substation problems."

He also said, "During this severe emergency, the town greatly appreciates everyone's patience. We recognize that residents are tired and frustrated. Be assured every effort is being made to restore 100 percent of power to Wilton by this weekend."

Update 3:50 p.m.

About 30 percent of Wilton—2,207 CL&P customers—remain without power at this time.

A "CL&P Simply Failed" Facebook page has launched.

Update 1 p.m. Thursday

According to CL&P’s outage map, 31 percent of Wilton is without power at this time, or 2,305 customers in town.

This information from town officials Thursday:

• , the and have all reopened (although Ms. Sharon’s Room preschool classes have been cancelled).
• Dial-a-Ride is operating as of today on their regular schedule.
• Wednesday’s robocall mentioned that 10 power crews and 5 tree crews were working; CL&P hopes to assign more today.

Update 12 p.m.

has announced the following extended hours as the town recovers power (as of now, 47 percent of CL&P customers in town are powerless).

Wednesday, 11/2/11

• 7 am to 8 pm

Thursday, 11/3/11

• 7 am to 8 pm

Friday, 11/4/11

• 7 am to 6 pm

Saturday, 11/5/11

• Regular hours: 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday, 11/6/11

• Regular hours: 1 pm-5 pm

Update 11:25 a.m.

“Good progress was made yesterday," First Selectman Bill Brennan said in a new robocall this morning.

As of 11:25 a.m., 47 percent of Wilton remained without power, according to CL&P.

Highlights of the robocall include:

• Power restorations have Reduced town power outages to 48%
• , and now have power
• Rt. 106 was re-energized, restoring power to many side roads
• 10 line crews in town (generally there are two workers per crew)
• 5 tree crews assigned by CL&P
• Power restoration priorities will focus on these areas:
  • Skunk
  • Chestnut Hill
  • SharpHill
  • Hurlbutt
  • Rte. 33 north
  • Olmstead Hill
• Tree clearing on north Wilton roads will continue Wednesday
• Decision to close all schools thursdya and Friday, due to poor road conditions and safety
• Shelter remains open at
• Bottled water & meals delivery expected this morning, distribution at Fire Dept. HQ at starts at 12 p.m.
• Bulk water also available

Update 9:15 a.m. Wednesday

Wilton schools will be closed through Friday, according to a robocall sent moments ago by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gary Richards.

Update, 9:07 pm

As of 8:42 p.m. Tuesday, 4,384 CL&P customers in Wilton — or 60 percent — are without power.

Update 3:56 pm

Here's a road closure list from the Wilton police website that was updated at 1 pm on Tuesday:

Update 12:36 pm

Brennan's robocall also stated that the town is expecting a delivery to the Fire HQ of bottled water and ready-to-eat meals. Delivery and distribution times have not been confirmed.

Update 12:25 pm

According to a robocall by First Selectman Bill Brennan, complete power restoration for the town isn't expected until Saturday. Brennan also stated that the two schools in the district without power are and   Schools, and that there are five utility crews and four tree crews currently working in Wilton.

Update 11:38 am

As of 11:11 a.m. Tuesday, 4,727 CL&P customers in Wilton — or 64 percent — are without power.

Here's a road closure list from the Wilton police website that was updated at 10:30 am on Tuesday:

Update 10:33 am

Due to continued restoration efforts, Gov. Malloy has extended the in-person deadline for voter registration until Nov. 7 at noon, according to Tina Gardner from Wilton's Registrar of Voters. Those who turn 18, become a U.S. citizen, or relocate to town after Nov. 1 have until 5 p.m. on Nov. 7 to register in person.

Gardner said that the office will be open Monday-Friday during normal business hours, as well as today until 8:00 pm.

Update 10:26 am

A resident of Weeburn Lane has reported that trees and wires are currently down on the street.

Update 10:08 am 

will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 2., according to a robocall sent by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gary Richards.

Update 9:07 am Tuesday

As of 8:41 a.m. Tuesday, 4,736 CL&P customers in Wilton — or 64 percent — are without power.

Here's a road closure list from the Wilton police website that was updated at 4:30 pm on Monday:

Update 6:50 pm Monday

The town of Wilton updated its information to residents via Code Red alert calls and on its town website. There is now a Storm Information Hotline for residents to call for information on town services and response to the snow storm: 203-663-2703.

In addition to telling residents the hours the Wilton Y will be open to the public for showers, WiFi, etc. (5:30 am - 10:00 pm), calls informed Wiltonites that the restaurant Dina will be open 11:30 am - 10 pm Tuesday to anyone for power and electronics recharging.

Update 5:43 pm Monday

As of 4:41 p.m. Monday, 4,896 CL&P customers — or 67 percent — are without power.

Water is being given out at the HQ fire station next to Town Hall. Residents will need to bring their own containers. A Storm Information Hotline has also been set up for residents to get more information: 203-663-2703.

Update 2:54 pm Monday

As of 2:41p.m. Monday, 4,873 CL&P customers — or 66 percent — are without power.

Update 12:47 pm Monday

As of 12:10 p.m. Monday, 5,689 CL&P customers — or 77 percent — are without power.

Update 12:17 pm Monday

Here's a road closure list from the Wilton police website that was updated at 11:30 am on Monday:

Update 11:47 am Monday

will again be extending its morning hours on Tuesday, November 1, opening at 7 am and staying open until 8 pm.

Update 10:15 am Monday

Robo calls from Wilton's First Selectman Bill Brennan were placed to town residents with the following information on Monday morning:

• Due to widespread outages, schools are closed on Tuesday Nov. 1

• There are currently two Wilton schools still without power (not specified)

• The major priority for CL&P and public works crews is opening up closed roads and clearing streets for public emergency services vehicles

• Some restoration will begin Monday but major restoration will begin Tuesday as additional line crews become available.

• Power restoration will take several days and in some places will not be completed until the end of the week

• The town has postponed Halloween trick or treating until Saturday Nov. 5

• Warming & emergency center open at Miller Driscoll,

• The Wilton Family Y is open to the public from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm for showers, WiFi and warmth

• There are still live wires and power lines down, residents are reminded not to go near them, and to call police at 9-1-1 with information on any downed lines

• Town notices will be posted at the Wilton Library, Village Market, Stop & Shop, Marly’s Restaurant, and CVS, and the town will also continue to spread updates via its automated Code Red alert system.

Update 7:30 p.m.

This message from the Wilton Police Department website regarding the shelter at :

"Wilton will be opening its shelter at Miller-Discoll School. The shelter will be open for 2 - 3 days at a minimum. Pets are allowed at the shelter but will be housed in a different area. If you can not get to the shelter contact the police department at 203.834.6260 for arrangements to be made for you to be picked up."

Here's a road closure list from the Wilton police website that was updated at 7 p.m. Sunday:

Update 3:45 p.m.

Planet Fitness is offering use of its shower and locker room facilities to residents who need them in the wake of the historic snowstorm. A complete list of the company's gyms in Connecticut can be found here.

Locations in Fairfield County include:

• Shelton (two locations, and )
• Stamford ( and )

Update 3:30 p.m.

will hold the following extended hours:

• Sunday, Oct. 30 open to 8 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 31 open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Update 2:45 p.m.

Below is a list of road closures in Wilton from the Wilton Police Department website.

The WPD site includes this message:

"The Town emergency services, in conjunction with Department of Public Works are working to clear the roads to make them safe and passable. Power restoration may take a significant amount of time and may take two or three days at a minimum.  This has been a devastating storm for the Town of Wilton as well as the entire state with as many 800,000 homes without  power.  At this time some 70 percent of Wilton customers are without power.   To report outages call CL&P at 800-286-2000.  To obtain the status of outages in Wilton you can check the outage map on the www.cl-p.com website or text OUTAGE 06897 to 24612.  Standard text messaging rates apply. Wilton has opened its emergency operations center and is making all efforts to coordinate power line clearing and make safe conditions with CL&P to assure that public safety services can respond to emergencies."