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DEMHS' mission is to direct and coordinate all available resources to protect the life and property of the citizens of Connecticut in the event of an emergency.

Hartford, Connecticut
Joined March 2010
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@CTDCP
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
7 days
Scammers follow the news, so we're warning the public to watch out for scams following the global IT outage affecting industries around the world today. Brush up on the signs of a phishing scam here:
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
7 days
The State of Connecticut is managing through some effects of the global Crowdstrike incident. This is not a cyberattack. The State of Connecticut along with DEMHS will continue to monitor.
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
9 days
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for ALL of Connecticut until 8:00 PM.
@NWSSevereTstorm
NWS Severe Tstorm
9 days
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont until 8 PM EDT
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
9 days
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties. The primary threat this evening will be damaging straight-line winds though a tornado can not be ruled out.
@NWSSevereTstorm
NWS Severe Tstorm
9 days
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island until 1 AM EDT
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@CTDESPP
Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection
10 days
"The threat environment is evolving. We need to ready." Deputy Commissioner Brenda Bergeron speaks to Mike Cerulli of @WTNH about election security. @GovNedLamont @CTDEMHS @CT_STATE_POLICE @CTSotS
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
11 days
Since 2010, the #SeeSay campaign has empowered the American public to recognize and report terrorism-related suspicious activity. Learn to spot the signs of suspicious activity and keep the communities we care about safe: #SeeSayAnniversary
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@GovNedLamont
Governor Ned Lamont
11 days
We’re expecting excessive heat to continue impacting Connecticut this week, with humidity reaching levels that will make it feel like it’s over 100°. Stay hydrated! Cooling centers are open across the state. To find a location, call 2-1-1 or visit .
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
15 days
The @CTDEMHS Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Team worked through the night assisting with water rescues in the State of Vermont. An additional CT-TF1 Type 3 Swift Water team was deployed from CT during the overnight hours. Two teams composed of 14 members are in VT. #VTFlood #VTwx
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
16 days
Earlier today @GovNedLamont authorized deployment of the @CTDEMHS Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Team to Vermont through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). 7 members of CT-TF1 will assist with swift water rescue missions as a result of forecasted flooding.
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
16 days
CT's extreme heat protocol is still in effect. Please call 211 for local cooling centers if you are in need of a place to cool down. Remember: Stay hydrated💧 Avoid outdoor activities during peak hours🌡️ Check on vulnerable neighbors🏠 Never leave kids/pets in cars🚗 Stay safe!
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@NWS
National Weather Service
16 days
Are Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone? They could save your life! Learn more at: #WeatherReady
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
17 days
If you see suspicious activity around critical infrastructure (power plants, water treatment facilities, transportation hubs), report it immediately. Learn more about critical infrastructure here: #SeeSomethingSaySomething
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
18 days
People of CT - get ready for another hot week! 🥵 If needed, please call 211 for local cooling centers. If you need to be outside, try to stay in the shade, take frequent breaks in cool places, and stay hydrated. Ensure your pets do not spend more time outside than needed.
@NWSBoston
NWS Boston
18 days
It will be quite warm today and Tuesday, with a heat index between 95°F and 100°F, prompting a Heat Advisory for parts of southern New England. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, avoid the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
20 days
There is a risk for thunderstorms across CT today. Stay safe & dry this holiday weekend. Remember - when thunder roars, go indoors. 🌩️ #CTWX
@NWSBoston
NWS Boston
21 days
Greatest risk (30-50% chance) for showers & #thunderstorms with torrential downpours Friday will be from 2 PM to 8 PM across western portions of MA & CT. #MAwx #CTwx
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@CTRedCross
CT Red Cross
24 days
⚠️ Don't let false confidence sabotage your safety! Even the strongest swimmers can face unexpected circumstances. Equip yourself and your little ones with life vests during water activities. Swim safe, stay safe! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ #WaterSafety #4thofJuly #safetyfirst
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
26 days
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all of CT until 7PM. Stay weather aware throughout the afternoon.
@NWSSevereTstorm
NWS Severe Tstorm
26 days
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island until 7 PM EDT
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@femaregion1
FEMA Region 1
28 days
Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, and 2024 is predicted to be highly active. One storm can change your life. Join our Cross-Regional Hurricane Webinar to learn from FEMA experts nationwide. Register now: #HurricaneSeason
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
29 days
See below message from Eversource CT if you are a customer experiencing an outage. Please report through their hotline, app, or website
@EversourceCT
Eversource CT
29 days
We've restored ~40,000 customers since powerful thunderstorms hit the state last night. Crews are working closely with our communities to tackle blocked roads and they’re making repairs to the electric system to bring back power to our remaining customers.
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
29 days
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues wind gusts to 80 mph are expected. A recent wind gust was recorded at Bradley International Airport of 77 mph. Please stay indoors and weather alert.
@NWSBoston
NWS Boston
29 days
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Springfield MA, Chicopee MA and Manchester CT until 10:45 PM EDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH!
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@CTDEMHS
CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
29 days
A damaging line of thunderstorms is working across the state. This line is resulting in reports of tree damage in western and central CT. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect. Stay weather alert.
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