6 p.m. Update: Durham and Middlefield Power Restoration

At a 6 p.m. briefing at the shelter at Coginchaug High School, town officials talked about the progress made Tuesday in the effort to restore power in Durham and Middlefield.

"Obviously, we're pushing CL&P very hard," said Francis Willett, Durham's emergency management director. "We know we're only on day three, but I don't want to be here on day seven."

See video for the complete update from Durham First Selectman Laura Francis and Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw.

Here are some of the highlights from the 6 p.m. briefing:

• The shelter at Coginchaug High School will remain open thru the weekend.

Breakfast: 6:30-10am
Lunch: 12-2pm
Dinner: 5-8pm  (Volunteers are needed to assist kitchen staff)

• Town officials will provide daily updates, at 12 p.m. and at 6 p.m.

•  The transfer station will be open all week from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Residents are encouraged to bring their brush to the transfer station. It is not yet clear if or when the town's will provide curbside brush pick-up)

• Non-potable water is available at fire stations in Durham and Middlefield. Drinking water is available at CRHS and the Middlefield Community Center.

• For your own safety DO NOT touch downed wires, even if they appear to be dead. Stay a safe distance away from downed wires.

• If you're using a generator, DO NOT keep it in a garage or on a porch. Generators should be kept at least 20 feet from your home. Make sure to use a carbon monoxide detector. If the alarm goes off call 911.

• Use caution when using a chainsaw.

• Check on elderly neighbors

• Police have increased patrols during the outage.

For assistance call the storm hotline at (860) 343-6735 or (860) 704-9111.