Month: March 2017

Mayor Ganim On Storm Preparations For Storm Stella

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Today Mayor Ganim announced Bridgeport's plans and closing in preparation for snowstorm Stella. Sanitation/Recycling/Transfer Station Sanitation and recycling pickup has been postponed until further notice. The Transfer Station located on 475 Asylum Street will also be closed tomorrow, March 14, 2017. Sidewalks Commercial and/or residential owners who push snow into the streets or do not clear snow on the sidewalks in front of their buildings are subject to a $100.00 fine per ordinance for each incidence. Snow Related Emergencies During the storm, residents may call the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center hotline at 203-579-3829 with any snow related emergencies or report issues on Bridgeport’s 311 mobile application. Bridgeport 311 can be downloaded at http://en.seeclickfix.com/Bridgeport. If any residents suffer a…

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Governor Imposes Travel Ban

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an order proclaiming a civil preparedness emergency in the State of Connecticut ahead of the major winter storm that is expected to impact the state on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. With dangerous weather conditions anticipated that will last throughout the day, the Governor has also signed an order activating a statewide travel ban that will begin at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday and remain in effect until further notice. In addition, the Governor is fully activating the state’s Emergency Operations Center starting at 5:00 a.m. He is also directing all nonessential first and second-shift state employees to not report to work on Tuesday. “Snowfall is expected to begin…

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Parking During Snow Storm Stella In Bridgeport

#Bridgeport Connecticut--During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. Vehicles left on snow emergency streets or vehicles found not adhering to parking rules after the ban goes into effect will be subject to fines and towing.  Even side of the street parking for all other roadways throughout the city in order to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. A list of snow streets can be found on the City’s website by clicking here or the full link: http://www.bridgeportct.gov/content/89019/89753/95485/95497.aspx   The Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (581 Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT) is activated at this time, and the following locations should be utilized for assisting in the Snow Emergency…

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Bridgeport News: Park On The Even Side of the Road Until Wednesday

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- I'm editing the press conference regarding the snow storm.  I told Mayor Ganim the problems our viewers had with previous storms and which side of the road they should be on.  The mayor said stay on the even side of the road until Wednesday. You can stay up to date on with Bridgeport's app 311 which can be found for Android phones at  : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seeclickfix.bridgeport311.app&hl=en or for iPhones at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bridgeport-311/id1148158277?mt=8

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