January 29, 2011

GOVERNOR MALLOY URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE NEXT FEW DAYS TO CLEAR SNOW FROM ROOFS, SIDE-VENTED HEATING SYSTEMS, MAILBOXES AND HYDRANTS

(HARTFORD, CT) -- Governor Dannel P. Malloy today urged residents to take the next few days to clear snow from their roofs, side-vented heating systems, mailboxes and fire hydrants. While the next accumulating snow storm is expected to arrive in Connecticut mid-week, the next few days will be relatively dry and calm.

"Snow in the winter in New England is nothing new, but clearly this is not an ordinary winter in terms of the amount and intensity of snow we've received," said Governor Malloy. "Over the next few days while we're not expecting to get any accumulating snow, I'd urge Connecticut residents to prepare for the next six weeks or so, and clear off snow from unstable structures and their roofs -- this is especially important for buildings that have anything close to a flat roof. I'd also ask that people make sure their side-vented heating systems, mailboxes and any hydrants around their property are clear. The state will continue to prepare for and respond to snow storms and related issues that may come our way, but I'm asking Connecticut residents to help us out."

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