Hurricane season officially runs from June 1st to November 30th with the peak months being August and September. Typical hurricane seasons produce ten tropical storms with six becoming hurricanes. If you are interested in hurricanes we suggest the Federal Emergency Management Agency's hurricane web page at http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane as a good place to start.

You can also find hurricane preparedness information in FEMA's pamphlet:
Surviving the Storm

Hurricane checklist and wind protection for homeowners from FEMA:
Avoiding Hurricane Damage

Click on the Reverse 911 Logo for information on the town’s new mass notification system and how you can register to be notified in the event of an emergency.

News and Information

July 2009 – H1N1 Update: The Ledge Light Health District and CT Dept of Public Health continue to monitor the H1N1 virus in preparation for its return to North America during the fall flu season. While it is too early to tell if the virus will develop a resistance to traditional treatments, it is always advisable to take the necessary sanitary precautions as you would with seasonal flu or cold illnesses. Visit the Ledge Light Health District’s page or the CT Dept of Public Health’s page for suggestions on how to protect yourself from contracting illness and for the latest information on the H1N1 virus.

February 2009 - Homeland Security and Homeowners Alliance release Emergency Preparedness Guide

October 2008 - OEM Uses New GPTV2 Warning System

September 12, 2007 - The Town’s Emergency Operations Plan is now available online.  Click Here to view the plan.

Want to become a member of the Groton Area Community Emergency Response Team or Ledge Light Health District Medical Reserve Corps? Learn what these two great volunteer programs are and how you can become a volunteer by clicking on the appropriate logo below!!