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Month: August 2011

Fairfield Road Closures and timeline

Aug 28, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Timeline of events for the Town of Fairfield 00-05:30               12 Alarm responses 05:15                   2 transformers blew 05:40                   N. Benson & Mill Plain @ Post Rd. closed due to flooded RR viaducts 05:45                   2,300 people w/o power 06:15                   Roger Ludlow Shelter is currently housing, 70 people & 30 dogs Police headquarters lost power 2 times, activating the backup generator   16 Street closures due to trees/ wires down:   Elm St Dorking Dr. South Pine Creek Pine Creek Court 643 Reef Rd Cummings Ave N/B Beach Rd Judson St E/B Post Rd Shoreham Village Sasco Hill Rd Old Field Barlow Rd North Benson S/B Black Rock Tpk Poe Ct. Figlar Rd Jennings Rd 180 Oakwood Dr Woodcrest 2083 Easton…

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City Orders Mandatory Evacuation in Low-Lying Areas

Aug 27, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT (August 27, 2011) –Following a briefing with City Officials at the Emergency Operations Center on Saturday and upon conferring with State officials, Mayor Bill Finch announced a Mandatory Evacuation for all residents living in low-lying areas as the path as of 4 p.m. EST. “It is of the utmost importance that everyone living in the low-lying areas evacuate to higher ground immediately,” said Mayor Finch. At 9 a.m. Saturday morning, the City utilized Reverse 911 to inform residents of an officially recommended evacuation. At 12 p.m. members of Bridgeport Police and Fire Departments and other City staff went door-to-door in neighborhoods of concerns urging residents to evacuate. Additionally, Bridgeport Housing Authority, starting Friday, knocked on the doors of…

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City of Bridgeport Preparedness for Irene

Aug 26, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

At a press conference held on Friday afternoon at the City’s state of the art Emergency Operations Center, Mayor Bill Finch and City officials urged all City residents to remain calm and prepare accordingly as Hurricane Irene bears down on Bridgeport and the rest of Connecticut this weekend. The storm is expected to hit the area late Saturday night into Sunday with high winds, the possibility of up to 10 inches of rain and flooding. Mayor Finch urged all residents living in low-lying areas to voluntarily evacuate to a relative or friend’s home on higher ground prior to the storm’s arrival. “Residents in low-lying areas of the City – the South End, West End, Black Rock, East End and part…

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Fairfield Preparedness

Aug 26, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The First Selectman Michael Tetreau, is declaring effective immediately, a STATE OF EMERGENCY for the Town of Fairfield. The storm is extremely dangerous and residents need to take it seriously. It is likely to have heavy rains and wind, followed by flooding and prolonged power outages. Preparations should be made and plans implemented by 4 pm, on Saturday August 28th. The decision was made after consultation with the Emergency Management Team and with the understanding of the inherent dangers associated with the impending storm. In addition to the State of Emergency, the First Selectman has decided to close Town facilities, effective starting Saturday August 27th at 8:00 am, all Parks, Ball Fields, Beaches and Libraries will be closed. Advisory to…

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Happenings NOW 8-26 thru 8-31

Aug 26, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] State and LOCAL road conditions are posted in real time on the right side bar.   [caption id="attachment_3712" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Call Before Or After The Storm!"][/caption] #Bridgpeport--North Bishop and Rosedale calls of fire turn out to be nothing, keeping Bridgeport Fire Department super busy. Twice they had 3 calls at one time. 2:41pm--#Bridgeport--#ctfire--Report of smoke coming from 38 Burnham Street residence.  Fire department needs to access from boat because of flooding in the area. #Bridgeport #ctfire --Junior's Jewelry Middle Street smoke showing from the building, fire department on scene.  UPDATE--Fire department requesting arson team BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Bill Finch today ordered all City residents to abide by an 8 p.m. curfew on Sunday evening in…

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Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit

Aug 25, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3755" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Expected to be in Connecticut late Sunday"][/caption] BRIDGEPORT, CT (August 25, 2011) – City officials are urging residents to begin taking precautions as Hurricane Irene, the first hurricane to threaten the East Coast of the United States in three years, makes its way through the Atlantic currently on course to hit Connecticut and Long Island Sound over the weekend.Mayor Finch urged residents to begin making preparations now in advance of the storm and not wait until Saturday or Sunday when high winds and heavy rain could make travel difficult.  Below are some tips for residents and business owners. More information is available on the City of Bridgeport’s Emergency Management webpage at www.bridgeportct.gov   One gallon of…

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