Power Restoration A Slow Go Wednesday In West Hartford: Updates

WEST HARTFORD, CT — As cleanup efforts from tropical storm Isaias were in full swing Wednesday, it was a slow go restoring power in West Hartford.

As of 10:17 a.m., 15,258 homes were without power in West Hartford, according to Eversource Energy. Regional officials said power couple be out for multiple days.

That number went up to 15,311 at 1:30 p.m., and was at 15,474 at 4 p.m., according to Evercource.

The impact from Isaias, in terms of power outages, is greater than Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Eversource officials said Wednesday afternoon.

Operating under its "COVID-19 pandemic plan" and adhering to "strict social distancing, hygiene and enhanced sanitation measures to safeguard the health and well-being of workers and customers," Eversource crews began working around-the-clock shifts Wednesday, utility officials said.

Officials were advising residents to call 911 only in an emergency.

Generators should stay outdoors and 10 feet from a home, officials said.

All downed wires should be considered live until serviced, officials said.

West Hartford police released the following statement:

"West Hartford Police and Fire are responding to multiple calls for service with most being downed trees/wires. We kindly ask you stay indoors due to wires on the ground and only call us for emergency matters. We are also in contact with Eversource, they are aware of several power outages in town, and we ask for your patience."