Pomfret Emergency Operations / Information

03/16/2026

From the CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

03/15/2026

From the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)

02/24/2026

Although the storm has passed, cleaning and reopening roads will take some time. PCS will be closed on Tuesday, and Pomfret DPW & the Connecticut Department of Transportation are working to open up roads. Be Smart with your travel decisions.

02/23/2026

Updated (2:00 PM) storm intensity projections from the CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

02/23/2026

🚨 POMFRET ROAD ALERT: Roads are impassable. Pomfret DPW and Connecticut Department of Transportation crews are working, but progress is slow. Emergency response (Connecticut State Police, Pomfret Fire Department, KB Ambulance & Eversource CT) will be delayed due to dangerous conditions.

DO NOT TRAVEL. Stay home and look out for each other. 🛑❄️

NOTE: Photo from Pomfret DPW on Kearney Road at 8:00 AM

02/22/2026

02/22/2026

Major Winter Storm Warning
Sunday February 22, through Monday February 24
Expected snowfall forecast is for 12” – 18” in northern CT and 18” – 24” in southern CT. Unlike the recent storm, the snow will be wet and heavy and could cause downed trees and power outages. Snow loading on roofs could be problematic.

Please plan to stay home. Snow is expected to begin mid-day on Sunday and gradually increase throughout the day, through Sunday night, and ending mid-day on Monday. Blizzard conditions are predicted along with wind gusts of 50 -60 mph.This will hinder plowing and power restoration efforts.

Call Eversource with power outages and to report downed wires. 800-592-2000 Do not go near downed wires.

02/22/2026

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Urges Connecticut Residents To Prepare for Blizzard Conditions Sunday Night and Monday Morning State Emergency Operations Center To Become Activated Sunday Afternoon 2/21/2026 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today is urging Connecticut residents to prepa...

01/25/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT from Town of Pomfret First Selectwoman Maureen Nicholson.

In anticipation of the pending snowstorm, Pomfret Town Hall will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026.

Pomfret Community School will also be closed.

If you or someone you know needs a warming center, please dial 2-1-1 for emergency support and connection to nearest shelter.

We ask all residents to limit your travel during this storm to give our Department of Public Works crews and emergency responders the space they need to keep us all safe.

WINY Radio

01/25/2026

CT State Police urge all CT residents to prepare for the winter storm expected this weekend. ❄

Here are some safety tips:
• Stay off the roads if at all possible
• If you must drive, check weather and road conditions to plan your route
• If you must drive, keep headlights on at all times
• Reduce speed on the roads and increase the distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
• Ditch all distractions
• Beware of snow plows trying to clear the roads, give them plenty of room to complete their jobs safely
• Allow extra time to arrive at your destination
• Call 911 in an emergency

If you anticipate that you will need to drive, prepare your vehicle: have a full tank of gas, bring a fully charged cell phone, ensure tires are inflated properly, pack warm blankets and extra clothing, bring water and snacks.

📷: Connecticut State Police - Troop B North Canaan

01/25/2026

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Declares State of Emergency, Limits Commercial Vehicle Travel Ahead of Approaching Major Winter Storm 1/24/2026 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has declared a state of emergency ahead of the major winter storm that is anticipated...