Mandatory Evacuation Fairfield Beach Area Saturday

In anticipation of Hurricane Irene hitting the CT coast , the Fairfield Police Dept has issued the following press release:

The First Selectman Michael Tetreau, is declaring effective immediately, a STATE OF EMERGENCY for the Town of Fairfield. The storm is extremely dangerous and residents need to take it seriously.  It is likely to have heavy rains and wind, followed by flooding and prolonged power outages.  Preparations should be made and plans implemented by 4 pm, on Saturday August 28^th. 

The decision was made after consultation with the Emergency Management Team and with the understanding of the inherent dangers associated with the impending storm.

In addition to the State of Emergency, the First Selectman has decided to close Town facilities, effective starting Saturday August 27^th at 8:00 am, all Parks, Ball Fields, Beaches and Libraries will be closed.

Advisory to the Fairfield Beach area residents as well as residents who have experienced flooding issues in the past.

Voluntary Evacuations are in effect immediately for all streets south of Edward Street.

Mandatory Evacuations start on Saturday August 27^th at 12:00 noon.

Please be advised that utility power in this area may be cut off if required for safety.

Evacuees may report to the Roger Ludlowe High School starting Saturday August 27^th at 12 noon, where a shelter has been established.  Residents are advised to bring with them clothes, medicines and any paperwork or identification they deem necessary to protect.   The shelter will staff and is prepared to accept a separate area for pets.

Town Roads will allow limited travel only, starting Saturday August 27^th at 4:00 pm.

Town has established Emergency phone lines for information please use 203 254-4899.  The hurricane is expected to impact the Town from Saturday August 27^th at 4:00 pm, through Sunday August 28^th at 4:00 pm. 

Additional note for residents: The Emergency Communication Center “911” should be limited to true emergencies involving life threatening situations only.  Do not call for incidents involving utility interruptions or transportation issues during the storm and do not call to report damage to personal property until Tuesday August 30^th.