Tropical Storm Irene caused damage across the state, toppling trees that closed roads and knocked out power. The storm left several people in the dark for an entire week and many were left with no ability to access their well water.
Two public hearings will be held this month to examination the state’s readiness and response to the powerful storm.
On Sept. 19, a hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. and go until 4:30 p.m. Representatives of Connecticut Light & Power, United Illuminating and municipal utilities, as well as municipal representatives and officials from telephone, cable and wireless utility companies. The hearing will conclude at 4:30 p.m.
On Sept. 26, members of the public will have the opportunity to appear before the committees beginning at 9 a.m. Then, union representatives and the electric utility companies will speak and members of the public will have an additional chance to comment before the hearing closes in early afternoon.
Facebook and Twitter accounts have been set up for public comments and suggestions about experiences with the storm and the state's readiness for and response to it.
The Facebook account is After Irene CT and the Twitter account is @AfterIreneCT.
