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Timeline: Before and After the October Snowstorm
How long were you without power? Share your stories about the October snowstorm.
Halloween is approaching, and so far it looks like we might avoid a repeat of the October snowstorm of 2011.
Here's a look back at the timeline of events
October 28, 2011
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- Gover Malloy warns residents of possible power outages due to heavy snow falling on trees that hadn't lost their leaves.
Oct. 29, 2011
- CL&P issued a list of storm preparation tips for Conn. residents.
- Governor Malloy announces state of emergency.
Oct. 30, 2011
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- A photo gallery documents the damage caused by the storm.
Oct. 31, 2011
- CL&P announced that 550 crews would be working by the end of the day.
- Governor Malloy takes a helicopter tour of the damaged areas.
Nov. 6, 2011
- CL&P report shows 55 percent of Simsbury customers were affected by the storm.
Nov. 8, 2011
- Reader-submitted video documents the damage one week after the storm.
Nov. 9, 2011
- Lawmakers proposed levying penalties against utilities, as well as requiring customer rebates and imposing new standards.
Dec. 9, 2011
- Town officials report that the massive debris removal project was finally complete.
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