Statewide preparations underway for first major snowstorm headed for CT during a pandemic With over 100 employees at the DOT out due to COVID-19, they will be using more contractors this time around. Author: Rachel Piscitelli Updated: 5:18 PM EST December 15, 2020 WETHERSFIELD, Conn. — Governor Lamont joined the Department of Transpiration's commissioner, Joesph Giulietti at the DOT service and maintenance center in Wethersfield Tuesday afternoon to ensure residents they’re prepared for the upcoming storm despite the pandemic. With over 100 employees at the DOT out due to COVID-19, they will be using more contractors this time around. "It’s not uncommon for us to use contractors but this time but this time here it’s much more needed than it’s ever been in the past," explained Giuletti.