City of Torrington - Emergency Management

The Torrington Emergency Management Office and Emergency Operation Center (EOC) are located on the second floor of the Torrington Fire Department and Litchfield County Dispatch building, at 111 Water Street, Torrington. The Secondary EOC and office is located at the Torrington Police Department at 576 Main Street. The office phone number is (860) 626-7537.

In the event of a disaster, this center is opened for the duration of the incident.

The City operates an emergency radio frequency at 153.875 and relays emergency messages to and from Area 5 EOC, Litchfield. The Center maintains, monitors, and holds monthly radio drills on 147.240 MHZ repeater and operates a mobile command communication vehicle, which can be utilized at all emergency incidents.

The following pages will provide you with information on what to do in case of various emergency situations.

For complete fact sheets and tips on how to devise an emergency plan for your family, visit Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or contact the American Red Cross Greater Torrington Chapter at 21 Prospect Street, Suite B, Torrington, CT, 06790.