February 29, 2012

GOV. MALLOY AND LT. GOV. WYMAN TO PARTIALLY ACTIVATE STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

Winter Weather Advisories Issued Across The State

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman will partially activate the state's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at noon today in advance of a winter storm that is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, ice, and rain to the state. At this time, forecasts indicate the storm will impact the evening commute with snow accumulating in the central and northern portions of Connecticut.

"After assessing the situation with emergency management officials and key agency Commissioners this morning, we will partially activate the EOC at noon today to allow us to monitor conditions across the state," said Governor Malloy and Lt. Governor Wyman. "Although this will not be a major storm, the timing of the storm is of concern-it will very likely cause delays as people are heading home this evening. We've not seen a lot of snow accumulation this winter, so we want to remind people to take it easy on the roads and drive cautiously."

The EOC will be staffed by the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Division of the State Police, Department of Public Health, Department of Transportation, Military Department, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, State Fire Coordination, and the state's utilities.

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For Immediate Release: February 29, 2012

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