COVENTRY E-BLAST (Oct. 31)

Coventry e-Blast:
Prolonged power outages anticipated -- some restoration has started.

Library is open Tuesday for Internet, warming and charging from 10 AM to 8 PM.

Warming center and charging station at Town Hall Conference Room B until 10 PM.  Showers available at Coventry High School 24 hours -- bring own towel and toiletries. Water available at Town Hall Annex side entrance -- bring own containers. Limited quantities of bottled water & meals ready to eat by request available after 10 AM Tuesday at same location. Brush debris drop off at gravel pit South St. Ext. near Miller-Richardson field until 5 PM daily. Regional overnight shelter available tonight at Mansfield Community Center, intersection Rt. 275 and Rt. 195 -- arrive by 8:30 PM. Trick-or-treating in Coventry tonight strongly discouraged -- recommend waiting until Friday to celebrate Halloween. Coventry Emergency Operations Center open until 7 PM -- call (860) 742-6324. Routine calls after 7 PM to Coventry Police Dept., (860) 742-7331. EOC will re-open Tuesday at 8 AM.

Coventry Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, November 1, 2011. There will be no out-of-town transportation. Decisions regarding school opening or closing for the remainder of the week will be made on a daily basis, with student and staff safety being a priority.