Storm Update (5:03 p.m.)
The low-hanging wire over Brush Hill Road has been fixed.
Macintosh is open, but a lot more work still needs to be done on it. Probably best to avoid it as it could be closed again.
Storm Update (Wednesday, 9:09 a.m.)
Here’s the latest update:
- Keeney Road is open.
- Route 82 is open.
- Macintosh is still closed.
- Wires are down on both sides of the road at 138 Brush Hill Road and another wire is hanging low over the road. Trucks could easily hit the low-hanging wire. Cones are out.
Please do not drive around cones.
Please stay away from downed wires. All wires are energized and dangerous. Do not go near downed wires.
Storm Update (5:10 p.m.)
Eversource is making progress, but more work remains to be done. Here is the latest update:
- Power has been restored along most of Route 156.
- Keeney Road remains closed. There is a tree across the road with downed wires.
- McIntosh still has wires down in the road as well. The tree has not been removed yet.
- Route 82 remains closed.
- There is a low-hanging wire across Brush Hill. It is marked with cones.
Please stay away from downed wires. All wires are energized and dangerous. Do not go near downed wires.
Storm Update (2:47 p.m.)
Eversource is now estimating that all power will be restored by around 10:30 p.m. this evening.
Lyme Public Library Closed Due to Power Outage
The Lyme Public Library will be closed today due to the power outage caused by last night’s storm.
Storm Update (9:51 a.m.)
Eversource is reporting that power has now been restored to 955 customers and that 892 customers are still without power.
Storm Update (9:33 a.m.)
Currently, 1,088 homes are without power. Eversource is working on clearing roads and making everything safe. After that, they will begin work on power restoration. Their current estimate is that power restoration may take multiple days.
Storm Update (9:11 a.m.)
Route 156 has reopened.
Storm Update
Portions of Route 156, Route 82 and Hadlyme Four Corners are currently closed due to downed power lines. Mt. Archer Road is open.
(Route 156 is closed at the south end of Bill Hill Road.)
Downed wires present serious dangers. Please do not drive around cones.
Eversource is aware of the power outages in town.
LLHD Winter Storm Preparation Tips
The Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) has posted the winter-storm preparation tips shown below on its social media page.
What to Do Before and During the Storm
The Day Before
As the forecast becomes clearer, take time to get ready:
- Adjust plans as needed
- Make sure you have multiple ways to get weather alerts
- Bring pets indoors and ensure they have fresh water
The Day Of
Stay alert, stay safe, and limit travel if possible:
- Check on neighbors and family
- Properly ventilate emergency heat sources
- Keep generators at least 20 feet from your home
- Take it slow when shoveling to avoid overexertion
Winter storms can be unpredictable – preparation makes all the difference. Stay informed and look out for one another.