City of Norwich CERT Team

10/18/2023

As temperatures drop more and more, take steps to heat your home safely.

Have chimneys, vents, and woodstove pipes cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional at least once a year.

10/04/2023

Information for tomorrow's national test.

09/11/2023

22 years ago today we reflect and remember the lives lost including 343 firefighters. We will never forget.

07/25/2023

With the upcoming heat wave this week keep people and pets cool and hydrated. ❄️🧊

Find a community cooling center near you: Contact your local Office of Emergency Management Norwich Fire Department and Emergency Management or visit www.211.org or call them at 2-1-1

Libraries, museums, or shopping malls are also good options.

07/05/2023

Stay cool and hydrated out there folks.

Stay safe!

06/27/2023

Check on your pets frequently to ensure they are safe during extreme heat. Animals can die of heatstroke within 15 minutes. 😢

Here are some pet safety tips to know this . ⤵️

06/01/2023

05/30/2023

Residents in Norwich and around NLC may begin to notice light to moderate smoke in the area. This is due to wildfires in Nova Scotia Canada.

05/23/2023

Summer is a beautiful time of year in Connecticut. But with summer weather and fun comes the risk for severe weather such as flooding, severe storms and tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, and extreme heat.

The link below will help you prepare your home, family, and business for potentially severe summer weather while living in or visiting Connecticut.

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05/23/2023

The FEMA App allows you to receive real-time weather alerts, locate emergency shelters in your area, prepare for common hazards and more.

https://www.ready.gov/fema-app

05/16/2023

May is National Stop the Bleed Month, get involved by taking a bleeding control class near you, teaching a bleeding control class in your community, or hosting a bleeding control class at your business or venue. Click the link below for an online class.

Get Trained to STOP THE BLEED

05/16/2023

Good info to follow and use if you ever have a gas leak.

Did you know that natural gas has an odor added to it that smells like a rotten egg? 🥚 If you are around natural gas pipelines and noticed an odd smell:

1. STOP what you are doing immediately! 🛑
2. LEAVE the premises. Do not turn on or off any lights, appliances, or electronics. 💡
3. CALL 9-1-1 or NPU at (860)-887-7207 from a safe location. ☎️