Mandatory evacuations made in Norwich due to partial dam break on Yantic River

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NORWICH/BOZRAH, CT (WFSB) - An emergency mandatory evacuation order was put in place along the Yantic River in Norwich because of a partial dam break, according to the city.

The break was in the Fitchville Pond Dam.

Gov. Ned Lamont and state emergency management officials planned a news conference for 2 p.m.

https://www.wfsb.com/2024/01/10/norwich-police-close-several-roads-thousands-customers-without-power/

The City of Norwich has declared a local emergency in the Yantic section of Norwich that requires the immediate evacuation of all homes and businesses.

The City Manager has determined that the Yantic River Flood Zone must be evacuated to protect the life and safety of residents in the area along the Yantic River from the Bozrah Line to the Uncas Falls in Downtown Norwich.

The City has made Kelly Middle School available as an Emergency Shelter; the Red Cross is already stationed at the school and will be able to manage several hundred residents.

Residents evacuating from Yantic are advised that they may be displaced from their residences and businesses for several days.

Regular updates on this situation will be provided to the media and on the Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) Facebook page

www. Facebook.com/nputilities

Any Norwich resident that is experiencing an emergency or is unable to evacuate their home or business should call 9-1-1 immediately.

City of Norwich

[NutmegYankee]

1. update: evac lifted after crews built a coffer dam to isolate the damaged portion.

The temporary coffer dam will allow access to repair the dam without needing to drain the lake.