Southbury Emergency Management

02/02/2026

The Southbury Police Department is excited to share that our Dispatch Center has been upgraded to the Viper 7 emergency communications system for 911 call processing. Please take a moment to review the attached information to see how these upgrades help us better serve community members during emergencies.

01/25/2026

State of CT has declared a Statevof Civil Preparedness Emergency as of 8:30 pm this evening due to the winter storm that will affecting the State. In addition the Governor has ordered a prohibition of all commercial vehicles on limited access highways starting January 25, 2026 at 12 pm.

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

Southbury Snow Alert!

With the impending snowstorm, the Town of Southbury is busy preparing. We urge all residents and visitors of Southbury to stay off the roadways during and immediately following snow events. This allows our Public Works department to properly clear and remove snow in an efficient manner. Please try to maintain clear driveways and walkways in the event emergency personnel need to access your residence.

In the event of an emergency, please dial 911.

The Town of Southbury would like to remind residents of the following:

PARKING BAN
There is no parking on any town road during or immediately following a snow event. Please allow our plow drivers at least six hours after the conclusion of a storm to finish their routes. Link to relevant ordinance: https://library.municode.com/ct/southbury/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH13MOVETR_ARTIIPA_S13-16OBTRRE.

SIDEWALKS
Property owners who are adjacent to a sidewalk are responsible to clear the snow/ice and make it safe for the public to pass. Please refer to the town website for the complete ordinance about snow removal: https://library.municode.com/ct/southbury/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH15STSI.

ROAD SAFETY REMINDER
When clearing your driveway and/or sidewalks please DO NOT put snow or ice in the roadway or on the sidewalks. If a contractor plows your driveway, please remind them of this ordinance: https://library.municode.com/ct/southbury/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH15STSI_ARTIINGE_S15-2DESNICPURO.

SAFE SHOVELING TIPS
For those who may have heart related concerns please review the following article published from the State of CT. https://portal.ct.gov/dph/communications/crisis-and-emergency-risk-communication/safely-removing-snow.

HOME SAFETY TIPS
- Test your carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and keep dryer, furnace, and other exhaust vents clear of snow.
- Gather flashlights, blankets, medications, and anything else you may need if the power goes out.
- For more helpful hints and tips, please visit https://www.ready.gov.
Thank you for your cooperation and stay safe!

09/05/2025

UPDATE: THE EVENTS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.

UPDATE: Due to anticipated rain on Saturday, the Southbury Celebration has been moved to the rain date of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
https://southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9869

03/31/2025

Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS Region 5) is offering HURRICANES MEAN BUSINESS Workshop on May 1, 2025 at Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06708.

The number one killer in a Hurricane is not the wind, it's the flash flooding. This FREE workshop is being sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the National Weather Service. The workshop is intended for homeowners and businesses to raise awareness of the risks and threats from damaging winds, power outages and flash flooding from hurricanes.

Refreshments will be provided. The workshop is free but registration is required. For more information and to register go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hurricanes-mean-business-workshop-demhs-region-5-tickets-1298641855749?aff=oddtdtcreator.

10/09/2024

FEMA canvassing teams will be on the following roads on Wednesday, October 9, 2024:
Blueberry Lane
Elk Drive
Far View Commons
Patriot Road
Plaster House Road
Strongtown Road
White Birch Road
White Pine Road
FEMA teams will also be canvassing any roads that they did not finish yesterday. (Bucks Hill Road, Bullet Hill Road, Carriage Drive, Chestnut Tree Hill Road, Church Road, Grey Rock Road, Low Bridge Road, Oak Hill Drive, Old Field Road, Old Highway Road, Southwoods Terrace)

10/08/2024

FEMA canvassing teams will be out at the following Southbury roadways on Tuesday October8, 2024

Bucks hill road
Old field road
Church road
Old Highway road
Chestnut tree hill road
Southwoods terrace
Low bridge road
Carriage drive
Grey rock road
Bullet hill road
Oak hill drive

10/02/2024

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened at Southbury Town Hall today, Wednesday, October 2. The DRC, a temporary facility established in partnership between the State of Connecticut and FEMA, will help survivors affected by the August 18-19 severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and get their questions answered in person.

Southbury Town Hall is located at 501 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488.

Operating Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Full release: https://southbury-ct.org/storm-updates/?FeedID=9419

09/20/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/igaUw4rbPqnFKjx9/?mibextid=WC7FNe

The major disaster declaration for individual assistance has been approved by President Joe Biden in response to the historic flooding that affected our area on August 18 and 19, 2024. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont came to Southbury to announce this decision. He was accompanied by Southbury First Selectman Jeff Manville, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Deputy Commissioner of Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Brenda Bergeron and President and CEO of TEAM, Inc. David Morgan.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at https://www.disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA(3362), or by using the FEMA app. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.

More details:
https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2024/09-2024/governor-lamont-announces-president-biden-approves-his-request-for-a-major-disaster-declaration

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/20/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-connecticut-disaster-declaration-2/

09/11/2024

Governor Ned Lamont Requests President Biden to Institute a Major Disaster Declaration for Three Connecticut Counties

On Monday, Governor Ned Lamont submitted a formal request to President Joe Biden seeking a major disaster declaration due to the historic rainfall and extreme flooding that occurred on August 18-19, 2024, and impacted New Haven, Litchfield, and Fairfield Counties.

Governor Lamont’s request provides important statistical information regarding the flooding event and data collected from the Individual Assessments. I urge everyone, especially those seeking financial relief from their flood damage, to read the information on the two links provided below.

To read the Governor's request to the President please visit our website at www.southbury-ct.org/news-feed

Now, President Biden must make the decision whether he will institute a Major Disaster Declaration for Connecticut which, if instituted, will allow residents, businesses, and municipalities to apply for public assistance. We will provide additional information as it is received.

FEMA teams concluded their assessments of Southbury’s residential and commercial damage last week, and of Southbury town-owned property yesterday. Again, if you have not reported or have information to add to your damages, please go to the Southbury Emergency Center webpage and click on “Report Flood Damage”.