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Connecticut officials urge residents to stay off roads ahead of major snowstorm
Summary
State officials at a Condott Weathersfield maintenance garage briefing said Connecticut is poised for a 12–18 inch snowstorm and urged residents to avoid travel, sign up for CT Alert, call 211 for shelter, and prepare supplies as crews and utilities stand ready.
Connecticut state officials urged residents to stay off the roads on Sunday and prepare for a major snowstorm during a press briefing at the Condott Weathersfield maintenance garage.
"We're expecting a significant statewide snowfall event, the biggest event in this state in more than a decade," said Commissioner Gary Eppolito of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, who described staging of equipment, fuel and materials ahead of the storm. "We have over 650 pieces of equipment, more than 900 drivers, and plenty of fuel and salt for the duration of the storm."
The briefing laid out the operational response and public-safety guidance. Officials said more than 200 private contractors have been placed on…
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