Power Restored to Hundreds in Connecticut After Outages

Eversource reports quick recovery from sporadic rain and wind on Easter Sunday

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:05pm

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Hundreds of Connecticut residents were left without power on Easter Sunday due to sporadic rain and wind, but Eversource was able to restore electricity to most customers within a couple of hours. The utility company reported over 700 outages at the peak, primarily in the Danbury and New Fairfield areas, but by 5 p.m. only 7 customers remained without power across the state.

Why it matters

Power outages can be disruptive, especially on holidays when many people are at home. Eversource's ability to quickly restore service demonstrates the company's responsiveness and the resilience of Connecticut's electrical grid in the face of moderate weather events.

The details

Eversource's outage map showed 702 customers without power as of 4:30 p.m., with the majority of outages in Danbury (402) and New Fairfield (299). About 30 minutes earlier, there had been hundreds more outages reported in New Fairfield, but Eversource was able to resolve most of them by 5 p.m., leaving only 7 customers still without electricity.

  • As of 4:30 p.m. on April 5, 2026, Eversource reported 702 customers without power.
  • By 5 p.m. on April 5, 2026, Eversource had restored power to all but 7 customers across Connecticut.

The players

Eversource

The electric utility company that provides power to much of Connecticut.

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The takeaway

Eversource's quick response to restore power to hundreds of customers on Easter Sunday demonstrates the company's ability to efficiently manage moderate weather-related outages and maintain a reliable electrical grid for Connecticut residents.