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Woodbury emergency management seeks new sheltering line item, urges CT Alert sign-ups
Summary
Emergency Management Director Amy Clark asked the town to create an annual line item to stockpile shelf-stable supplies and described contractual radio and 911 fees; officials discussed storage options and past low use of warming centers.
Emergency Management Director Amy Clark told the joint Boards of Selectmen and Finance on Jan. 31 that the town should add a dedicated, recurring budget line for sheltering supplies to ensure readiness for unforeseen events.
Clark reviewed outreach for CT Alert sign-ups and said contractual services in the emergency management budget reflect fees for NORCOM radio communications and NW Public Safety for 911 dispatch. "I am requesting a new line item dedicated to sheltering," she said, explaining the town should annually stockpile certain shelf-stable items rather than rely solely on ad-hoc purchases after an event.
Selectman Richard Coates suggested the Senior/Community Center basement as a possible storage location. Selectman Paul Zulpa noted that Woodbury has not activated warming centers historically because residents generally have not used them.
The request does not include a specific dollar figure in the discussion recorded, and no formal action was taken at the workshop. Boards will continue to consider sheltering needs as they finalize budget priorities.
