The biggest problem in Hamden and North Haven is getting power restored and trees removed from power lines.

Police Capt. Ronald Smith reminded parents to keep children away from downed trees for safety reasons.

Officers are monitoring intersections while street lights are out at places like Dixwell Avenue and Arch Street and other major intersections.

Hamden Mayor Scott D. Jackson said the town and United Illuminating are working on the restoration of signals at Shepard and Mix Avenue, Mix and Benham Street, Ridge Road and Hartford Turnpike, Waite Street and Ridge, Dixwell Avenue and Woodin Street and Dixwell and Putnam Avenue. As of early afternoon, 9,800 customers were without power, or 38 percent of the town.

Jackson said he is concerned about the storm’s impact on businesses. "UI has to work with us to make sure no one goes out of business because they are out of power for an extended period," Jackson said, explaining that he stopped at four different spots on Dixwell Avenue to grab lunch on Monday afternoon but all four places were closed.

In North Haven, officials are monitoring dangerous situations with power lines and trees pushing against power lines.

"Trees are leaning on wires. The weight of the trees are forcing wires down lower. Many power lines are supporting trees," said North Haven First Selectman Michael J. Freda. "We’re working very closely with UI to identify all the problem areas. We’ve got a UI representative identifying every road, street and area."

A tree crashed through a house in the Clintonville Road area, Freda said.

"The goal is to ensure safety, first and foremost," he added.

To report power outages to UI, call 1-800-722-5584.