United Illuminating is anticipating that 50 to 70 percent of its customers will be without power at some point during Hurricane Sandy.
If you don't have the numbers on hard copy, here's a list you might want to record before it's too late to search the web.
To report a power outage, downed power lines or damaged electrical equipment, call United Illuminating at 1.800.7.CALL.UI. The process by which the utility restores customers' power is outlined on their Restoration Priorities page.
Milford Emergency Operations Center, for questions about evacuations or other inquires, call 203.874.6781 or 203.874.6782.
Optimum customers can call 203.336.2225.
Verizon customers can dial *611 from your cell phone or 800.922.0204.
Comcast customers can call 1.800.COMCAST.
AT&T TV, Internet and Phone customers can call 1.800.288.2020.
Southern Connecticut Gas lists its emergency number as 1.800.513.8898.