February 22, 2026
The Town of Westport remains under a Local Civil Preparedness Emergency as a major winter storm impacts the region this evening through Monday.
Governor Ned Lamont has declared a statewide State of Emergency and issued an emergency order prohibiting commercial vehicle travel on all limited access highways statewide effective 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, until further notice. The restriction is now in effect.
Westport’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated to coordinate storm response operations. Police, Fire, EMS, Public Works, and Human Services are fully engaged and staging personnel and equipment.
Westport Town Hall will be closed to the public and staff on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Heavy snowfall, damaging winds, and periods of whiteout visibility are expected. Travel conditions are deteriorating and will become extremely dangerous overnight.
Coastal Flooding & Storm Surge: A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect. Overnight high tides are expected to produce moderate coastal flooding, with storm surge levels forecast between approximately 4.0 and 4.6 feet above normal astronomical tide levels. Low-lying and flood-prone areas, including portions of Saugatuck Shores, Compo Beach, and other shoreline neighborhoods, are expected to experience roadway flooding during the overnight high tide cycle.
Critical Resident Actions:
• Remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
• Remove vehicles from roadways immediately.
• If vehicles must remain on the street, follow alternate side parking based on the calendar date.
• Prepare for possible power outages.
• Avoid driving through flooded coastal roadways.
• Check on elderly neighbors and those who may need assistance.
First Selectman Kevin Christie stated, “Residents should remain home throughout the duration of the storm. Keeping roads clear is critical for plowing operations and emergency response, particularly with the added concern of coastal flooding.”
DPW crews will operate continuously throughout the storm. Emergency services remain fully operational.
