Severe thunderstorms are causing widespread power outages in Torrington and Bristol, leading local government to declare a state of emergency in affected areas of Connecticut.
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Updated Jul 5
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What happened
Severe thunderstorms are causing widespread power outages in Torrington and Bristol, leading local government to declare a state of emergency in affected areas of Connecticut.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Dan Koch and Cassidy Williams are working on repairs in Torrington, Connecticut.Sub-event
- Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and Governor Ned Lamont tour storm damage in Torrington.Sub-event
- Storm caused power outages in Bristol and damage in East Haddam.Sub-event
Severe thunderstorms cause widespread power outages and a state of emergency in Torrington, Connecticut.1 source
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The entities involved
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Torrington
city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
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Connecticut
state of the United States of America