HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the severe flooding that is impacting portions of Connecticut:

“Throughout this afternoon and evening, I have been working with our state’s emergency management team to coordinate with mayors, first selectmen, and other municipal officials on any immediate response needed due to the severe and sudden rainfall that has impacted our state today. So far, our urban search and rescue teams have helped at least 100 people evacuate unsafe conditions. We will continue helping towns with any resources they need to immediately respond and keep the public safe.

“This was an historic storm in some areas of Connecticut. Once daylight occurs, crews will be out to survey damage and begin clean-up. If you live in the western portion of Connecticut, we are urging you to stay home if you can until the flooding has receded, and definitely do not ever attempt to drive through any flooded roads. A good number of roads in the western portion of the state are closed and are expected to remain closed for an extended period. For real-time updates on road closures, visit ctroads.org.

“If anyone needs emergency assistance, they should call 9-1-1. For all other, non-emergency questions, people can call 2-1-1 to get directed to the resources they need. We are urging all municipal officials in the impacted areas to continue coordinating with their DEMHS regional coordinators on any requests for assistance. The Connecticut Emergency Operations Center will remain in enhanced monitoring mode throughout the duration of this weather event.”