Governor Malloy recently announced that the state conducted a two-day storm preparedness drill to (1) improve communication between the state and utility companies, (2) activate local emergency operations centers, (3) establish coordinated emergency shelters, and (4) review regional emergency support plans.
The statewide exercise included nearly 160 municipalities and tribal nations and was conducted by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
This year’s drill simulated a severe ice storm in western Connecticut. In the past, the state has conducted drills simulating hurricanes.
