Get Ready Capitol Region

05/20/2026

Three retirements later and still amazing, cheers to Barbara! 👏 ⬇️

05/19/2026

No one wants to deal with a , but being prepared can make a big difference and bring peace of mind. Here are a few smart reminders to help you get through it safely:

✅ Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to preserve food
✅ If you use a generator, use it only outdoors and far away from windows and doors
✅ Unplug appliances and electronics to protect them from power surges
✅ Make alternate plans for refrigerating medications or powering medical devices

💡 Learn more about preparing for outages here: https://www.ready.gov/power-outages. Don’t forget to check with local officials about heating and cooling locations open near you. 🚫🔌

05/19/2026

Hot outside? Not officially summer. Make it make sense. 🔥
As temps rise, it’s your reminder to keep cool and make sure your pets are safe too 🐕🐈

Quick check:

🥤 Water is a must (for everyone!)
🌬️ Cool spaces = happy humans + pets
🐾 Pavement test: if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for paws
🚫 No pets left behind in parked cars ever

Stay safe, stay cool, and give your pets an extra treat today 🐾⬇️

05/18/2026

Did you know it’s National Pet Month? 🐾💛

The amazing staff at Capitol Region Council of Governments - CRCOG share their love for their furry, feathery, and surprise-pet family members in one adorable video, and trust us, it’s not just cats and dogs! 👀🐶🐱🐝

It’s cute, heartwarming, and under a minute long. Check it out and prepare for a serious dose of pet joy! 🐾✨

We're all about our pets. It's a National Pet Month. This is a tribute to them. When the day feels long,they’re there, waiting, wagging, reminding us to brea...

05/14/2026

It's National Pet Month. Capitol Region Council of Governments - CRCOG is celebrating their . How about you? 🐱🦮🐩🐕🐈‍⬛🐝

05/11/2026

It’s time to get back to basics.

don’t wait and neither should you. Build your emergency kit today so you’re ready when it matters most. Every household should have these essentials on hand:

✅ Bottled water
✅ Several days of non‑perishable food
✅ Battery‑powered or hand‑crank radio
✅ Flashlight
✅ First aid kit
✅ N‑95 masks
✅ Moist towelettes, garbage bags & plastic ties (for sanitation)
🧰 Don’t put it off. Assemble your kit today and take control of tomorrow.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Share this post—because being prepared saves lives.

05/08/2026

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30. Start preparing now. Have an plan. Get started here: https://www.ready.gov/plan

05/08/2026

We 😍posts like this! Congrats to Circular Services on your ribbon-cutting. This is wonderful news for the Town of Southington, CT, and the state.

05/07/2026

Capitol Region Council of Governments - CRCOG is back with their final video in their series. We liked it and hope you do too! 🤩♻️

We’re not done yet! Here's our final 2026 (aka ) tips to share. Ready to take notes or share it with someone who cares about making a ...

05/07/2026

Kudos to Lisa Thomas for her beautiful tribute to John. There was a joyful celebration of poetry and the literary arts on Saturday as their local community inaugurated John Stanizzi as the Town Of Coventry, CT - Manager's Office first Poet Laureate. We can dig it!