Emergency Shelter Information

In the event of long term power outages, severe weather, or extreme heat, the Bridgewater Senior Center will be open to residents in need of emergency shelter.The Senior Center has an emergency generator to power the building, providing electricity, heat/air conditioning, running water, and a safe place to sleep if necessary. The Senior Center is located at 132 Hut Hill Road.In general, if power is out for an extended period of time, and temperatures are below freezing, the Emergency Shelter will be opened. If you are able to make telephone calls, please call ahead to confirm the Senior Center has been opened, 860-355-3090.

The Department of Emergency Management urges all residents to keep a corded telephone in case of power outages.It is also important to know that if you have Charter telephone service, it will not work during power outages unless you have a battery back-up, even if you are using a corded telephone.

Please contact the Emergency Management Director, Justin Planz at 203-648-6691, or First Selectman, Bill Stuart at 203-788-2122 in the event that you need emergency shelter.