Darien feels wake of Saturday's storm

Darien, Conn. (WTNH) - Crews cant work fast enough to bring back electricity and comforts to folks who feel like they've been camping since Saturday.

"We've got the generator with a coffee pot; one light and the sump pump going," said Darien's Julie Smith.

The Darien Middle School has been closed as crews look to restore power and clear streets.

And News Channel 8 has been told these crews are working 16 hours shifts [eight hours of rest then back on for 16 hours].

CL&P said it has 300 crews working in eight Fairfield county towns hit hardest by the storm.

Still, for smaller neighborhoods, it could be the weekend before crews can get in to remove the trees than restore power.

"It could be; it may very well might be but at least we have access in and out of the street," said Darien's Linda Hannet.

No power also raises security concerns; temporary stop signs now sit at intersections with dark traffic lights. And no power means most home alarms aren't active.

"Most have battery back up but most have run out. The good news is most people are staying home," said Darien Police Chief Duane Lovello.

There is also an alert about phony contractors of tree trimmers looking to scam.