From the Town: Town Offices Closed, Officials Evaluate Whether to Open School Tuesday

The following information was provided by the town of Avon on Monday, Oct. 29. 

• Town administrative offices are closed on Monday, October 29, 2012.
• Avon Public Schools are closed today.  A decision about Tuesday, October 30, 2012 will be made and communicated by early Monday evening.
• For Emergencies, call 911; for non emergency police matters, call 860.409.4200
• Given the potential for widespread power outages, residents are encouraged to have enough food and water on hand for up to three days.
• If you lose power, call CL&P at 1-800-286-2000 to report the outage.
• The emergency shelter at Avon High School, located at 510 West Avon Road, is open. Please bring personal items, such as blankets, pillows, toiletries, and medications, if you plan to stay overnight.  The number there is 860.404.4747
• To reach the United Way Info Line, the State’s free information and referral service, please dial 211.           
• For additional information/tips, please visit the Emergency Management Services webpage, at http://www.town.avon.ct.us/Public_Documents/AvonCT_EMS/index
• To receive emergency messages via your cell phone or by email, please visit www.ctalert.gov to sign up.