General Preparedness
Start here before an outage — build a kit and know the basics.
Food Assistance
Local pantries, mobile distributions, and where to call for help.
Pomfret Community Market
Basement, Pomfret Community Center
207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
- Tuesday2:00–4:00 PM
- Thursday2:00–4:00 PM
TEEG Food Pantry
15 Thatcher Road, North Grosvenordale, CT
- Monday3:00–5:00 PM
- Wednesday1:00–3:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM–12:00 PM
CT Food Bank Mobile Pantry
St. Mary's Church lot, 218 Providence St., Putnam
- 4th Tuesdaymonthly
Plainfield Central Assembly of God
350 Putnam Rd., Wauregan
- 3rd Wednesday11:00 AM
211 Food Resource Finder
An interactive search tool for local food resources during emergencies or food insecurity.
General Pomfret Food Security Programs
Heating & Cooling Centers
Places to warm up, cool down, and charge devices.
Pomfret Community / Senior Center
207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Mailing: 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center 06259
- Tue · Wed · Thu10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Hours may extend during town-wide outages.
Pomfret Public Library
449 Pomfret St., Pomfret, CT 06258
- Tue · Wed · Thu10 AM–6 PM
- Friday2–6 PM
- Saturday10 AM–2 PM
Generator Safety
Carbon monoxide from generators is a leading cause of outage-related deaths — always run generators outdoors, away from windows.
Medical Emergencies & Preparedness
For anything life-threatening, call 911 first.
Pomfret Selectman's Office & Emergency Management
5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
- Mon · Tue · Thu8:30 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday8:30 AM–6 PM
- FridayClosed
Northeast District Department of Health
69 South Main Street, Unit 4, Brooklyn, CT 06234
Fax (860) 774-1308
Electrical & Medical Device Support
If you rely on powered medical equipment, plan ahead and register with your utility.
Report an outage
Home medical equipment
American Lung Association: preparing powered medical devices for an outage.
These printable one-pagers from Pomfret Emergency Management cover other hazards common to our area — most are available in English and Spanish. Tap a thumbnail to view it full-size, or use Download to save a copy for printing.
Heat & Sun Safety
How to beat the heat during Pomfret summers.
Winter Storm Safety
How to prepare before, during, and if you're caught on the road during a Pomfret winter storm.
Flooding Preparation
Know if your home is near a flood zone, and what to do if you're trapped.
Tornado Safety
Before, during, and after a tornado in Pomfret.
Hurricane Preparation
The STAY/SAFE checklist for getting your home and family ready.
Drought & Water Conservation
10 ways to help conserve water during a drought.
Wildfire Preparedness & Prevention
Prevention tips, what to do before/during/after a wildfire, and staying safe from smoke.
Family & Kids Guide
A simple A-B-C way to walk kids through weather preparedness — plus a fun read-aloud for younger ones.
