DEMHS' mission is to direct and coordinate all available resources to protect the life and property of the citizens of Connecticut in the event of an emergency.

Hartford, Connecticut
Joined March 2010
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Today begins Winter Weather Preparedness Week! Do you know the difference between a Winter Storm Watch & a Winter Storm Warning? A Winter Storm WATCH means Be Prepared. A Winter Storm WARNING means Take Action! weather.gov/safety/winter-ww #WeatherReady
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
The @SBA_ODR Office of Disaster Recovery has issued a Disaster Declaration for Litchfield & New Haven Counties as a result of the severe storms/flash flooding occurred 9/13/26. The Disaster Loan Outreach Center is located at Margaret Morton Govt Center, 999 Broad St. Bridgeport.
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Another breezy day can be expected with wind gusts over 30 mph at times. #CTwx #NYwx #NJwx
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
🌀 Weekend Nor'Easter Update 🌧️ Rain begins Friday afternoon and evening with off & on heavy rain through Monday. 1"-3" expected with locally higher amounts. 🌬️ Winds will gust over 40 mph with a few tree/power line issues. 🌊 Coastal flooding will be mainly minor on the Sound.
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
[Coastal Storm Fri-Sun] Our early season nor'easter will bring strong winds Friday to Sunday. Fully leafed trees will lower the threshold for impacts, potentially causing downed limbs and some power outages.
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Radar reflectivity shows light rain moving eastward and exiting the region this morning. Conditions will become drier through the remainder of the day. #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Downtown Westport,CT. A good friend sent these to me. I have no idea who took them but they are legit. @macedo_weather reports 8.22” of rain at weather station there.
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Metro North and Amtrak New Haven Line service is currently suspended between Norwalk and Bridgeport due to track conditions caused by heavy rain. Flash flooding is impacting several areas across Connecticut, including transit service in New Haven. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay alert, use caution, avoid flooded roadways, and never attempt to drive through standing water.
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Aviso de Inundación Repentina incluye New Haven CT, West Haven CT, Milford CT hasta las 11:30 AM EDT
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Flash Flood Warning including New Haven CT, West Haven CT and Milford CT until 11:30 AM EDT
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Aviso de Inundación Repentina incluye Norwich CT, New London CT, Groton CT hasta la 1:00 PM EDT
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Flash Flood Warning including Norwich CT, New London CT and Groton CT until 1:00 PM EDT
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Radar estimating 3"-6" of rain has fallen (most in the last 3 hours) in most of southern Fairfield County. Some unofficial weather stations are reporting 7" and 8" amounts in parts of Westport!
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Flash Flood Warning including Waterbury CT, Danbury CT and Meriden CT until 12:00 PM EDT
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
[Flood Watch Remains In Effect Today] Showers and a few thunderstorms with pockets of torrential rainfall overspread the region this morning. A Flood Watch remains in effect for areas along & southeast of a Boston to Worcester line in MA, as well as RI and parts of eastern CT.
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Weather Outlook: ☀️Today/Wed: Mostly sunny. Isolated shower possible this afternoon. ⛈️Thu: Scattered showers/storms possible in afternoon/evening. 🌦️Fri: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms may linger.
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
As low pressure moves ashore, the heavy rain fall threat will continue to wane. Some occasional downpours remain possible for northern sections of the area into late morning.
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
#WPC_MD 0886 affecting Long Island, far northern NJ into eastern NY and southern New England, #riwx #mawx #ctwx #nywx #nhwx #vtwx #njwx, wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/m…
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
Moderate to heavy rain spreads into southern New England Wednesday morning and continues into Wednesday night. Off and on showers then continue Thursday, slowly drying out Friday into the weekend.
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CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security retweeted
The National Weather Service has issued a #flashfloodwarning throughout CT into the evening. Remember to turn your headlights and wipers on, drive slow, and stay alert. If you encounter a flooded roadway, for your safety, do not attempt to drive through it. #CTDOT #WeatherAlert
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