East Haddam Emergency Management

03/15/2026

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02/21/2026

A Winter Storm Warnings has been issued for East Haddam with Blizzard Warnings just south of us along the coast starting at 6:00 AM Sunday until 6:00 PM on Monday. The current forecast is calling for well over 1FT of snow between Sunday afternoon and Monday midday, with blizzard conditions possible. Please take today to prepare. You should monitor local Media for the most current forecast.

01/24/2026

Total snowfall is expected to range from 16” – 20” across most of the state with 10” – 16” in southern Connecticut where sleet could mix in for a while Sunday evening. Snow is expected to start Sunday morning and continue into the day on Monday. During the peak of the storm snow could come down at a rate or 3+ inches an hour.

This storm is expected to have a significant impact on travel Sunday. Now is the time for residents to prepare both your home and vehicle. Please complete errands by early Sunday morning and stay off the roads during the storm unless you absolutely need to travel. This will help allow emergency responders and public works crews to safely do their jobs.

As always, please report any emergencies via 911. Thank you and stay safe.

01/22/2026

Good time to start to prepare!

While there is still a lot of uncertainty about the snow potential for this weekend, what we do know is that it will extremely cold with temperatures in the single digits Saturday and Sunday with windchills well into the negatives overnight Saturday. These could be some of the coldest temps we’ve seen is many years.

In addition to preparing you home and cars for these cold temps, please remember you need to bring your pets inside and provide dry shelter for your outdoor animals.

10/12/2025

Wind and rain will continue through the overnight and into the day tomorrow. Limited power outages are possible along with some minor flooding should we end up in one of the heavy rain bands as they move across the State.

06/22/2025

The National Weather Service is forecasting 90-plus degree temperatures with heat indexes above 100 degrees for the first part of the week. The following locations will be available as cooling centers through Wednesday, June 25th during their normal hours of operation:
• Municipal Office Building
• East Haddam Senior Center
• Libraries
Additional cooling centers throughout the state can be found by calling 2-1-1. Please remember to check on your neighbors and ensure your pets are protected from the heat with plenty of water.

Any heat-related medical emergencies can be extremely dangerous and should be reported to 9-1-1.

Stay cool and stay safe!

Educational, safety, and preparedness resources can be found at:

• Ready.gov - Heat - https://www.ready.gov/heat
•Heat and Car safety - https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/heatstroke #:~:text=1.,the%20doors%20and%20walking%20away
• Don't Fry Day: Safety Tips - https://www.weather.gov/news/212805_sun-safety-tips #:~:text=Apply%20—%20and%20reapply%20—%20sunscreen.,chemical%20free%2C%20environmentally%20friendly%20sunscreen

11/29/2024

SIGN UP FOR EAST HADDAM ALERTS
"WE CAN'T ALERT YOU... IF WE CAN'T REACH YOU"

East Haddam Alerts - Emergency Notification Program

The Town of East Haddam in partnership with the Chatham Health District has a state-of-the-art emergency notification system to alert citizens about emergencies and other important community news. The emergency notification system, operated in partnership with the company Everbridge, enables East Haddam Emergency Management to provide essential information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, fires, floods, unexpected road closures, or evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods.

How Emergency Alerts Work

The process begins when the Town of East Haddam issues a message about a potential safety hazard or concern. Based on the type of notification being set, messages will be sent using some or all contact methods to include voice, text and e-mail.

As part of the sign up process, you can choose which community alerts you would like to receive as well as self identify any functional needs that may require you to need assistance doing an emergency.

We highly recommend that you create an account for each member of your household with a cell phone to ensure everyone receives important alerts. We also suggest you enter a number to receive text messages, as this has proven to be the most reliable mode of communication during large scale emergencies and weather events.

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts or update your account @ https://member.everbridge.net/892807736721599/login

Privacy Notice: The Town of East Haddam respects your privacy. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential.

Questions?

For information or questions regarding the Town of East Haddam's Emergency Notification System, please contact the Department of Emergency Management at [email protected].

10/03/2023

On Oct. 4, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plans a nationwide mobile alert test that will send an emergency SMS to all cellphones in the United States.

In coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the national test will be administered at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. It will consist of two portions that will test Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) capabilities.

The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. The messaging will be displayed in either English or Spanish, depending on the language settings of the phone. The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions.

FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with EAS participants, wireless providers, emergency managers, and others to prepare for this national test to minimize confusion and to maximize the public safety value of the test.

“The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be an effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level,” the FEMA website reads. “In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the backup testing date is Oct. 11.”

01/02/2023

Bridge Closure Alert (3-Day Notice) January 1, 2023

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that overnight bridge closures over the Connecticut River (East Haddam Swing Bridge) will occur nightly in January.

BRIDGE CLOSURE INFO

Beginning on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, and continuing through Friday, January 20, 2023, the East Haddam Swing Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 7pm and 6am. If the contractor does not end up working on the weekend, the CTDOT will provide an update as soon as a decision is made.

DETOUR INFO
Motorist alternative options to cross the Connecticut River during these overnight bridge closures will be as follows:

Traveling to/from the South - Use the signed detour utilizing the Baldwin Bridge (I-95 Old Saybrook).

Traveling to/from the North - utilize the Arrigoni Bridge (Middletown-Portland).

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is working to inform residents of current and upcoming construction activities through announcements such as this, as well as the project website.

For more information, visit easthaddamswingbridgeproject.com

If you have any questions related to construction, please e-mail us at [email protected]

12/24/2022

This is a message from First Selectwoman Irene Haines and Emergency Management Director Craig Mansfield on Sat Dec 24th at 1PM.

The Town continues to work with Eversource to ensure all roads are clear and restoration of power occurs as quickly as possible. Eversource currently has several crews working in Town and they continue to make steady progress. At the peak of the storm yesterday, East Haddam had nearly 3500 customers out of power and currently we are down to 835 people that remain without power. Eversource has provided a time of 8:30 AM tomorrow morning, for 99% of the Town to be restored with power.

The town will be opening a warming and charging center at the Municipal Office Building today from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Also, Non-potable water will be available via a hose at the garage in the rear of the building during these times.

Please remember you must treat all downed wires as if they are energized and remain a safe distance away. Additionally, residents are reminded if you are using a generator that it is properly ventilated. Also, please ensure you are only using indoor approved heating devices for heating your house.

If you are looking for additional warming centers or overnight shelter, please call 211 and they can provide a list of all currently open centers in the area.

Should you have any question you can contact Emergency Management at 860-873-5103 option #1.

We ask that you please check on your friends, family and neighbors who may remain out of power and may need assistance.

Thank you, Stay Safe and Happy Holidays.

12/24/2022

The town continues to work with Eversource and there are several crews in town currently working to restored power to all residents as quickly as possible.

At the peak today, East Haddam was over 3000 people or 61% of the town without power. As of 9pm tonight, we are down to 1053 people or 21% of the town remaining without of power.

East Haddam currently has 21 roads that are either fully or partially blocked with trees and wires. Currently, the only Major Road blocked is RT 82 (Town Street) between Hemlock Valley and Old Town Road.

At this time we do not Plan to open a local overnight shelter but we will reassess the need for opening a temperary warming center/charging station in the morning. Information on shelters can be found by calling 211.

Residents are reminded to treat all wires as live and to stay far away from any downed wires or trees with wires entangled.

Please insure that you are using all generators in areas where they are properly ventilated and to use only devices approved to be used indoors for heating.

Residents should continue to report all power outages to Eversource at Eversource.com or by calling 800-286-2000.