Fri 1/23/2015 5:32 PM

Greetings!
Most of Connecticut is currently under either a Winter Weather Advisory or a Winter Storm Watch. Based on the present forecast, we will be impacted by a coastal winter storm over the next 12-24 hours. From 4-6 inches of snow is expected across the entire state except in the Southeast corner. Sleet and/or ice are also likely in the southern/coastal counties.

I am raising the CT ARES activation status to Level 1 Alert effective at 2000 (8:00 PM) EST this evening, Friday, 23 January 2015.

Please maintain good situational awareness as this storm develops by watching/listening to your preferred weather forecast sources.

Please be prepared to assist our partner agencies (if requested) by ensuring your radio batteries are charged, vehicles and generators are fueled, etc.

The safety of you and your family should be your highest priority! Now is the time to make preparations to keep your family safe should you be asked to deploy.

Remember, you should NOT deploy without direction from the appropriate ARES or local official.

Thanx & 73, Wayne N1CLV
CT ARES - SEC
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