Hurricane Sandy: East Haven Info Center

The following is an overview of the latest updates from the East Haven Mayor's Office.

While the UI and the town continues to make progress with the opening of roads, restoration of power and the clean up from Hurricane Sandy, the Town will be providing residents with the following additional services during this difficult time

• Through the efforts of the East Haven Fire Department, the East Haven Food Pantry at 39 Park Place, has been provided temporary power and lighting and will now be able to reopen to provide food distribution at the following times:  Thursday and Friday from 9 am until 11 am and Saturday from 11 am until 1 pm. Since the Food Pantry depends on donations, residents are encouraged to bring either non-perishable food items or monetary donations during these times. Volunteers are also needed, please contact Phyllis LaRoche at 203-469-1197

• The Town will be reopening the Emergency Shelter at East Haven High School beginning today (Thursday) at 12 noon. Residents are reminded to bring hygiene items, blankets, pillows and towels. Shower facilities are available and light snacks will be served. The shelter will again accept pets, which must be in a carrier. The facility will be operated by the East Haven Fire Department and will also have representatives from the Red Cross

• Residents are able to bring phones and/or electronic equipment for charging to the Hagaman Memorial Library, Town Hall or any Fire Station. Non-potable water is also available at each Fire Station

• The Mayor is permitting residents to use The East Haven Landfill  WITHOUT the need for permits, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8:30 am until 3 pm; The Landfill will be closed on Sunday

• The Town Clerk’s office will be open for until 8 pm

Other reminders:

• School will be closed again on Thursday, as two of the schools (Deer Run and Ferrara) have yet to have power restored
• EH Fire Department reminds residents to be careful using candles and generators. Complete safety information and other storm related information is available on the Fire Department website: www.easthavenfire.com