GROTON, Connecticut — The city of Groton issued a mandatory evacuation order Saturday afternoon for several shoreline roads as Hurricane Henri continued its path toward Connecticut.
Mayor Keith Hedrick declared a state of emergency and ordered several streets to be evacuated by 10 p.m. Saturday night.
The evacuation order is for residents living in:
- Shore Avenue
- South Prospect Street
- Beach Pond Road
- Pine Island Road
- Jupiter Point Road
An emergency shelter at Fitch High School (101 Groton Long Point Road, Groton) opened for residents seeking shelter at 6 p.m.
"Emergency personnel may be unable to reach residents who choose to stay in the home during the storm due to potential flooding," the city said in a statement.
COVID precautions will still be in place and citizens are required to wear face masks while in the shelter. Prior to entering the shelter staff will screen each individual with COVID-related questions as well as a temperature check.
Staff will provide additional guidance as needed. For residents planning to seek refuge at the shelter, they should consider bringing the following:
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Toiletries
- Medicine
- Additional clothing
- Special dietary needs
- Cell phones with charge cords and headphones
- Portable electronics with headphones and any other items you may require that are not listed.
Pets are allowed at the shelter and the Town Animal Control Officers will be available to help you with your pet-related needs.
They say if anyone has a boat moored off East Shore Avenue and needs a temporary slip, they can contact 860-306-9753.
The evacuation route for Groton Long Point is up Sound Breeze Avenue to Duryea Drive.
Officials said to stock up on the following ahead of the storm:
- One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- A whistle to signal for help
- Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- A manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
- Food and litter requirements for any pets
- Medicine or any special need items, including diapers for infants
- Cleaning supplies that disinfect for COVID-19 and face masks should they be needed at a shelter
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