***Final Town Update***
Storm Henri is winding down, the Burlington Emergency Operations Center will close at 4PM, however will continue to monitor the storm remotely.
Town Everbridge Notification:
Storm Henri is approaching Connecticut with landfall expected tomorrow morning. The Town Emergency Operations Center has been established in Town Hall. For emergencies, dial 911. To report non-emergency issues call 860-673-6789, x219.
Burlington Fire was requested mutual aid to the town of Farmington for a structure fire early this morning on New Britain Avenue.
Engine 3 responded to the scene and Rescue 9 stood by in quarters for coverage of both towns.
Be Advised: Rails to Trails is closed between Route 4 & 179 (Access 1) and Arch Road (Access 4) due to the river search operations. Please avoid the area. Thank you.
Foot Road is closed between Village Lane in Vineyard Road due to a large tree down taking out the wires, there is no power in the area. Eversource is enroute.
Burlington is safer than ever thanks to @savinglives awarding us a $32,429 grant for our department. Thank you to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, our local Firehouse Subs Restaurant and its generous donors! #GivingBack
A Red flag warning has been issued for our part of CT until late this evening. This means the weather conditions are very favorable for brush fires. There is NO opening burning today even if you have a permit. If you see smoke please call 911.
Be advised Route 4 is closed between Canton Road (Rt 179) in Burlington and River Road in Unionville due to a tree and wires down on a vehicle. Please avoid the area.
Units Onscene: E4, R9, C1, C8, EMS
Burlington Tanker 103 as part of Tanker Strike Team 54 was requested to the town of Berlin late this afternoon to assist with a structure fire. Crews operated for approximately 4 hours.
These pet oxygen masks were donated to the fire department courtesy of the Canine Company. The Canine Company's mission is to keep pets healthy, safe and happy at home. Their Pet Oxygen Mask Program is one way they give back to the community.