Bridgeport News: Gun Stolen From Unlocked Car
2020-03-30@1:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman is reporting to police that her gun was stolen from her unlocked car in the 200 block of Tremont Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Attempted Carjacking
2020-03-30@12: 37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an attempted carjacking in the 200 block of Dover Street. This news report is made possible by:
ABCD Services Still Available To The Community
Bridgeport, CT - Action for Bridgeport Community Development Inc. (ABCD) during this health emergency is providing residents with supportive services such as rental and energy assistance. Of course, ABCD is closely monitoring the ever-changing COVID-19 situation and taking proactive steps to ensure our community is safe. Although ABCD is not open to the public, we are here for our residents. ABCD will remain a constant resource and connection to the community during these uncertain times. Those in need continue to have the opportunity to apply for many of the resources we provide. Supportive services, rental services, and energy assistance program applications may be requested by phone by contacting the office at 203-384-6904. For more information from ABCD, residents can contact…
DMV Authorizes Online Classes
WETHERSFIELD, CT) – The Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Sibongile Magubane – acting under the authority of a recent Executive Order signed by Governor Ned Lamont – approved the request from Connecticut licensed driving schools to provide online classroom training to their students. “In the face of this unprecedented health crisis and at a time when social distancing is so important, we want to help businesses regulated by DMV to continue to operate, as well as assist driving school students with continuing their education on the path to getting a driver’s license,” Commissioner Magubane said. Driving schools were notified yesterday of the Commissioner’s approval. The approval is effective immediately and until further notice. For answers to questions, updates, or more…
Connecticut COVID Update
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 469 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,993. To date, more than 11,900 tests have been conducted in Connecticut among both state and private laboratories. Approximately 404 people have been hospitalized. There has been another fatality due to complications of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total number of fatalities to 34 (21 in Fairfield County, 6 in New Haven County, 4 in Tolland County, 2 in Hartford County, and 1 in Middlesex County). It should be noted that the increase in hospitalizations reflected…
Connecticut Major Disaster Declaration Approved
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has been notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that his request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Connecticut in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved, unlocking additional federal assistance programs for the state. Today’s approval is for public assistance, meaning that impacted state agencies and municipalities in all eight counties will be reimbursed for 75 percent of the costs associated with their response and emergency protective measures. The governor’s other request for disaster assistance, including individual assistance that could provide Connecticut residents with a number of critical benefits, such as expanded unemployment assistance, food benefits, and child care assistance, remains under review…
FEMA Tags CT AMR Ambulance Possibly To New York
#Bridgeport CT-- A large number of AMR ambulances assembled near Bass Pro and tagged with FEMA placards I'm told they are heading to News York. It is unknown how this will affect our local area EMS staffing in our area at this time.
Ganim Gets Webster Bank Arena For Hospital Overflow
UPDATE: The State of CT readjusted their strategies yesterday evening due to resources and manpower. They are now looking to open Alternative Care Sites in Stamford (UCONN), Danbury (Western CT State Univ) and New Haven (Southern CT State Univ). Bridgeport is still on the list but on hold at this time due to the hospitals in our City being in better situations than others in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced today that he approved the Emergency Plan with the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management to stage Webster Bank Arena as the site for hospital overflow. The activation of this plan will provide hospitals in Connecticut with an Alternate Care Site for patients…
Bridgeport News: Fire Destroys Home
3:51am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to 1072 Stratford Avenue for a structure fire. When Ladder 6 arrived they found heavy fire on the left side of the building which quickly engulfed the structure. At 4am a second alarm was transmitted as the fire extended into the third floor and then through the roof. At 4:20am the evacuation tones sounded indicating to firefighters to exit the building and that firefighters were only to make an exterior attack on the fire, just in time as they reported all four sides of the building were engulfed and there was a collapse of the structure. At 5:05am firefighters reported the bulk of the fire was out. Mutual aid was provided by surrounding towns to…
Press Release From Senator Blumenthal
U.S. Senator Blumenthal (D-Conn.) posted the following Tweet regarding President Trump’s travel advisory for Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey: Erratic. Impulsive. Dangerous. 180 degree flip flop in less than 8 hours. Now no quarantine. Less talk, more action, Mr President. We still lack ventilators, masks, tests, & other medical supplies. This press release was made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81162" align="aligncenter" width="591"] Visit Perez Tires at: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]