Total lack of empathy : Complaints detail toll of CT power outages after Tropical Storm Isaias
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Andrea Ollivierre inspects damage to her vehicle after a tree fell onto it during tropical storm Isaias on Thomas Street in West Haven, Conn., on Tuesday Aug. 4, 2020.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media
A quadriplegic cancer survivor was left without power as the town s first selectwoman tried in vain to get the Eversource power company to prioritize the resident s case.
In another town, 200 roads were blocked for a week, putting scores of residents in danger of being closed off from emergency medical and law enforcement personnel.
Total lack of empathy : Complaints detail toll of CT power outages after Tropical Storm Isaias
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Andrea Ollivierre inspects damage to her vehicle after a tree fell onto it during tropical storm Isaias on Thomas Street in West Haven, Conn., on Tuesday Aug. 4, 2020.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Tree and wires down on Route 37 in New Fairfield following Tropical Storm Isaias.Contributed photo / Maria Evans, New Fairfield Emergency Management directorShow MoreShow Less
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Crews examine downed trees and power lines knocked down during Tropical Storm Isaias on Deep Valley Road in North Stamford, Conn. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. While power had been restored to most Stamford residents since the storm hit Tuesday Aug. 4, a small number still remained without power.Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less