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Month: September 2016

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Preparedness and Response Field Day

Sep 27, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport Connecticut-- Today the Region 1 Emergency Planning Team conducted their Preparedness and Response Field Day at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.  Since 2007 the fourteen (14) municipalities, two (2) regional planning organizations, 20+ Emergency Support Functions, and DEMHS Regional Office that make up Region 1, have worked collaboratively to increase individual and collective capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all-hazards emergencies. This has included the acquisition of a significant amount of equipment, development of plans, delivery of multi-disciplined training, and participation in Regional-based exercises. All of this collaborative effort has been driven by the need to respond efficiently to incidents of all sizes and complexities, and have been supported through DHS funding administered by the…

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Bridgeport News: Hoax Puts Street On Lockdown

Sep 26, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

1:34am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police were called to Palm Street (off Noble near Boston) for a man reporting he just shot his father in the chest with a shotgun and that he had an old style hand grenade and wasn't coming out alive.  Police locked the street down and surrounded the house.  They methodically got everyone out of the multi family house.  The did a sweep out of the home and found nothing.  At 2:35am police gave the all clear.   This news report is made possible by: 1:34am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--La policía fue llamada a Palm Street ( cerca de Noble y Boston ave) para un hombre que dice que acaba de disparar a su padre en el pecho con una escopeta y que…

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Bridgeport News: Hand Caught In A Machine

Sep 26, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

2:11am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters and EMS on the way to 600 Hollister Avenue where a person has their hand stuck in a machine.  Radio reports say it is the Sail Pack side.  There are multiple companies located at this location.   This news report is made possible by: 2:11am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Los bomberos y EMS en el camino a 600 Hollister avenue, donde una persona tiene trapada su mano en una máquina. Informes de la radio dicen que es el en Sail Pack. Hay varias empresas ubicadas en este lugar.

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Bridgeport Police Investigate The City’s 8th Homicide

Sep 26, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

10:49pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Just before 10pm shots rang out inside the El Paraiso Restaurant at 1024 Madison Avenue. The victim who has not been identified at this time was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital where he died from the shooting. A flip flop can be seen in the back of the restaurant where the victim was transported to the ambulance, the other flip flop was inside the restaurant. Police have just begun investigating and evaluating video from area businesses. Witnesses told me the shooting was a set up. A white car was seen speeding from the scene right after the shooting. 10:49pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Justo antes de las 10 PM sonaron los disparos en el interior del restaurant El Paraiso en 1024…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot At Greene Homes

Sep 25, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

8:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person was shot at building 5 at Greene Homes on Highland Avenue.  Firefighters the person shot while on an unrelated medical call.  The person is in stable condition according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by: 8:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-  Una persona fue disparada en el edificio 5 del Greene Homes en highland avenue. La persona se encuentra en estado estable de acuerdo con informes de radio.

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Bridgeport News: Explosion/Fire Rips Through Multi Family Home

Sep 25, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

6:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- There was an explosion on the back deck of 92/94 Merchant Street and then fire quickly spread throughout the multi family home.  A child was inside and an adult ran inside to rescue the child before the flames got out of control.  Firefighters were quick on the scene and verified no one was inside the house.  The flames did endanger the neighboring home but again firefighters were able to spray the home and protect it.  Within the hour firefighters had the fire under control.   6:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Hubo una explosíon atras de 92/94 Merchant street y luego el fuego se extendió rápidamente por toda la casa multifamiliar. un niño estaba adentro y un adulto corrío dentro para rescatar…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Sep 25, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

4:28am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person was shot in front of 663 East Main.  The victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle.  Police are investigating.   This news report is made possible by: 4:28am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Una persona fue disparada en 663 East Main st. La víctima llegó e Bridgeport Hospital en auto privado. la policía está investigando.

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