While the town has criticized Eversource for what it said has been misleading information about the restoration efforts, it nevertheless repeated information from the company’s website.
In late evening, Eversource said 1% or about 125 Westport customers were still without power.
“Officials continue to compel Eversource to communicate responsibly and as accurately as possible to both town management and the general public,” the town statement said.
“Eversource has not consistently provided any information about progress which has been a source of frustration for us all, and for all of the residents who are asking for status updates.”
The statement added: “Residents can be assured that the concerns surrounding Eversource’s lack of communication and inadequate response to this emergency will be addressed by town officials as well as state and federal legislative representatives immediately after the recovery and restoration for this current situation is considered complete.”
The town statement added the following information for homeowners:
Westport Yard Waste Site at Bayberry Lane is open for those who wish to discard tree limbs and branches.
If your power has been restored and your cable/internet access remains down, please contact your provider. Those providers rely upon electrical restoration or pole re-installation before their services can be addressed.
Homeowners are often seriously injured trying to do their own post-storm cleanup work.
Homeowners should contact electricians to manage individual issues, such as wires that have been pulled from the home or electrical panels.
These situations require a certified electrician to reattach those wires. Once Eversource determines wires are safe, neither its crews nor town DPW crews are allowed to reattach or service to individual home electric panels.
Consider consulting a professional before undertaking any major restoration or tree / large limb removal.
Do not use a chainsaw if you are not experienced in properly and safely operating it, or if you are not physically fit. If you must use a chainsaw, work only on the ground, not in a tree.
Use extreme caution when using ladders.
Stay safe in hot weather, hydrate, and pace yourself.
While the town has criticized Eversource for what it said has been misleading information about the restoration efforts, it nevertheless repeated information from the company’s website.
In late evening, Eversource said 1% or about 125 Westport customers were still without power.
“Officials continue to compel Eversource to communicate responsibly and as accurately as possible to both town management and the general public,” the town statement said.
“Eversource has not consistently provided any information about progress which has been a source of frustration for us all, and for all of the residents who are asking for status updates.”
The statement added: “Residents can be assured that the concerns surrounding Eversource’s lack of communication and inadequate response to this emergency will be addressed by town officials as well as state and federal legislative representatives immediately after the recovery and restoration for this current situation is considered complete.”
The town statement added the following information for homeowners:
Westport Yard Waste Site at Bayberry Lane is open for those who wish to discard tree limbs and branches.
If your power has been restored and your cable/internet access remains down, please contact your provider. Those providers rely upon electrical restoration or pole re-installation before their services can be addressed.
Homeowners are often seriously injured trying to do their own post-storm cleanup work.
Homeowners should contact electricians to manage individual issues, such as wires that have been pulled from the home or electrical panels.
These situations require a certified electrician to reattach those wires. Once Eversource determines wires are safe, neither its crews nor town DPW crews are allowed to reattach or service to individual home electric panels.
Consider consulting a professional before undertaking any major restoration or tree / large limb removal.
Do not use a chainsaw if you are not experienced in properly and safely operating it, or if you are not physically fit. If you must use a chainsaw, work only on the ground, not in a tree.
Use extreme caution when using ladders.
Stay safe in hot weather, hydrate, and pace yourself.
