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Name: Emergency Management Director Steven Sinagra
Address: 204 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT
Phone: 860-442-9451
Email: [email protected]

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08/06/2026

📚🇺🇸 Calling all history buffs...and anyone who loves Waterford! 🇺🇸📚

I'm excited to host a special Waterford Day event this Saturday at 2:00 PM at Waterford Town Hall featuring local historian John Morgan! 🎉

Join us as John shares the fascinating story of Waterford's "First Father" and the people who helped shape our amazing community. As we celebrate Waterford's 225th Anniversary and America's 250th Birthday, there's no better time to learn more about the rich history that makes our town so special. ❤️🏛️

Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and come enjoy an afternoon filled with great stories and hometown pride! I promise...you won't be disappointed! 😊

📍 Waterford Town Hall Auditorium
🗓️ Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ 2:00PM-3:00PM

Please like and share and see you there! 👋🎊

***  FLASH FLOOD WARNING  ***The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning in New London County until Au...
08/03/2026

*** FLASH FLOOD WARNING ***

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning in New London County until August 3 at 1:00 PM. Doppler radar indicated heavy downpours and thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen over the last 6 hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour are likely. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area through 1 PM. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Do not drive through water of unknown depth. Turn around, don't drown!

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

***  FLOOD WATCH  ***The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for New London County until 8:00 PM Wednesday...
07/28/2026

*** FLOOD WATCH ***

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for New London County until 8:00 PM Wednesday.

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible in portions of southern Connecticut from 8 PM this evening through Wednesday evening.

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

A slow moving low pressure system will bring heavy showers and thunderstorms to the area tonight through Wednesday. Average rainfall amounts are expected to be between 2 and 3 inches with localized higher amounts. Peak hourly rainfall rates could be as high as 1.5 to 2.5 inches in the heaviest showers and thunderstorms.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

** EXTREME HEAT PROTOCOL / COOLING CENTERS **The Governor has activated the Extreme Heat Protocol for the State of Conne...
07/15/2026

** EXTREME HEAT PROTOCOL / COOLING CENTERS **

The Governor has activated the Extreme Heat Protocol for the State of Connecticut through 5:00 PM Thursday, July 16. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for most of Connecticut through Thursday afternoon. A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.

The Town of Waterford has opened cooling centers. The Community Center is open as a cooling center from 8 AM - 8 PM and the Police Department is available from 8 PM - 8 AM through Thursday afternoon.

- Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.
- If you are sweating a lot, combine water with snacks or a sports
drink to replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.
- Talk to your doctor about how to prepare if you have a medical
condition or are taking medicines.
- Spending a few hours each day in air conditioning can help
prevent heat illness.
- If you have air conditioning, be sure that it is in working order.
- If you do not have air conditioning or if there is a power outage,
find locations where you can stay cool. For example, a public
library, shopping mall, or our public cooling center. Plan how you
will get there.
- Wear lightweight, loose clothing.
- Create a support team of people you may assist and who can
assist you. Check in with them often to make sure that everyone is
safe.
- Sign up for free emergency alerts from the Town of Waterford and
State of Connecticut.
- Monitor local weather and news.
- Understand the types of alerts you may receive and plan to
respond if you receive them:
A WATCH means Be Prepared!
A WARNING means Take Action!

*** FLOOD WATCH ISSUED ***A Flood Watch is in effect from this afternoon through Mondaynight. Multiple rounds of heavy r...
07/05/2026

*** FLOOD WATCH ISSUED ***

A Flood Watch is in effect from this afternoon through Monday
night. Multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms during
this time could lead to flash flooding.

▪ A few thunderstorms may produce gusty winds late this
afternoon into this evening.

Heavy Rain/Flash Flooding:
▪ Storm Total Rainfall: Widespread 2-3 inches, locally 4 or more inches.
▪ Rainfall Rates: 1-2 inches per hour.
▪ Flash Flooding: Scattered to numerous instances of flash flooding of urban, poor drainage, and low-lying areas. The flooding could be severe, causing significant disruptions to transportation, flooding numerous basements, first floors of residences and businesses, and underground infrastructure, and posing an elevated threat to life.
▪ River/Stream Flooding: Minor to locally moderate flooding along quick responding small rivers, streams, creeks and adjacent roads and properties.

* POWER OUTAGE UPDATE *Waterford Emergency Management is working with Eversource in getting power restored to Waterford ...
07/05/2026

* POWER OUTAGE UPDATE *

Waterford Emergency Management is working with Eversource in getting power restored to Waterford residents. Below is a list of known outages in town. The largest outage in Quaker Hill has an estimated time of restoration (ETR) of 3:00 pm:

Shore Road - less than 5, no ETR
Huntington Court - less than 5, no ETR
Dayton Road - less than 5, no ETR
Way Hill Road - less than 5, no ETR
Buttlertown Road - 42+, no ETR
Turner Road/Vauxhall Street Ext - 326, no ETR
Bloomingdale Road - 76, no ETR
Old Norwich Road - 1258, ETR 3:00 pm

Eversource outages may be followed at this link: https://outagemap.eversource.com/external/default.html

Several roads in town are blocked or partially blocked by downed trees, limbs, power lines, or both. Waterford Public Works and Eversource are working to clear debris and open roads. A list of impassable roads will be posted here shortly.

Please treat all downed power lines as live.

*** SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ***The National Weather has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for New London County until...
07/05/2026

*** SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ***

The National Weather has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for New London County until 1:00 AM. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may also be issued during this time period.

Strong winds and hail have been associated with the line of thunder storms moving into the state from the west.

Seek shelter indoors if storms break out near you.

*** Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Activated ***The Governor has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol.The Waterford ...
06/30/2026

*** Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Activated ***

The Governor has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol.

The Waterford Police Department will open as a cooling center at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 1. The Police Department will function as a cooling center through Sunday, July 5 at 6:00 PM.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for most of the area during this period, and Connecticut has the potential to reach the warning-level criteria. Peak temperatures are expected during the afternoon hours of Thursday, July 2, 2026, and Friday, July 3, 2026, when highs are expected to reach 100 degrees and heat indices could climb up to 110 degrees each day.

- Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.
- If you are sweating a lot, combine water with snacks or a sports
drink to replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.
- Talk to your doctor about how to prepare if you have a medical
condition or are taking medicines.
- Spending a few hours each day in air conditioning can help
prevent heat illness.
- If you have air conditioning, be sure that it is in working order.
- If you do not have air conditioning or if there is a power outage,
find locations where you can stay cool. For example, a public
library, shopping mall, or our public cooling center. Plan how you
will get there.
- Wear lightweight, loose clothing.
- Create a support team of people you may assist and who can
assist you. Check in with them often to make sure that everyone is
safe.
- Sign up for free emergency alerts from the Town of Waterford and
State of Connecticut.
- Monitor local weather and news.
- Understand the types of alerts you may receive and plan to
respond if you receive them:
A WATCH means Be Prepared!
A WARNING means Take Action!

06/18/2026
*** COOLING CENTERS OPEN ***The Governor has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol from 10:00 AM today through 6:00...
06/11/2026

*** COOLING CENTERS OPEN ***

The Governor has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol from 10:00 AM today through 6:00 PM Sunday.

The Waterford Community Center will be open as a cooling center from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday and Friday. The Community Center will be open from 8 AM to 12 PM Saturday and is closed on Sunday. The Police Department is available at all other times.

There are currently no heat advisories, watches or warnings for Southeastern CT.

- Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.
- If you are sweating a lot, combine water with snacks or a sports
drink to replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.
- Talk to your doctor about how to prepare if you have a medical
condition or are taking medicines.
- Spending a few hours each day in air conditioning can help
prevent heat illness.
- If you have air conditioning, be sure that it is in working order.
- If you do not have air conditioning or if there is a power outage,
find locations where you can stay cool. For example, a public
library, shopping mall, or our public cooling center. Plan how you
will get there.
- Wear lightweight, loose clothing.
- Create a support team of people you may assist and who can
assist you. Check in with them often to make sure that everyone is
safe.
- Sign up for free emergency alerts from the Town of Waterford and
State of Connecticut.
- Monitor local weather and news.
- Understand the types of alerts you may receive and plan to
respond if you receive them:
A WATCH means Be Prepared!
A WARNING means Take Action!

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204 Boston Post Road
Waterford, CT
06385

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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