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Hurricane Irene Assistance Tips

Sep 1, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Hurricane Irene Assistance Tips Charge Laptops, Medical Devices at City Libraries; Find Help with Food, Clothing, Reporting Damage, Cleanup Kits BRIDGEPORT, CT (September 1, 2011) – Following are some assistance tips for City residents to use in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The information is provided in English and Spanish. Charging centers: If you are still out of power you can charge your computers, cell phones, or medical devices at any of the Bridgeport libraries. Library hours are as follows: Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Burroughs-Saden Main Library 925 Broad Street Bpt., CT 06604 203.576.7403 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-5 10-5 Newfield Branch Library 1230 Stratford Ave. Bpt., CT 06607 203.576.7828 12-5 10-6 12-8 10-6 12-5 Closed…

Happenings NOW 8-31 thru 9-7

Aug 31, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'#Bridgpeport--North Bishop and Rosedale calls of fire turn out to ] State and LOCAL road conditions are posted in real time on the right side bar. UI Outages as of 11:25--Fairfield-3,100 Bridgeport -2,427 Easton-1,717 Trumbull-1,589 Stratford-1,599 and Milford-839 Fairfield Warde High School and Fairfield Ludlowe High School 9th grade orientation will go on as scheduled, Friday 9/2/11. Elementary meet and greet cancelled, grade 6 orientation cancelled. Bridgeport's Mayor Bill Finch announced today that the City’s Transfer Station will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 3, due to Hurricane Irene. The Cingari family, of ShopRite supermarket is the location of the Police Command Post (Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield). It…

Fire destroys Lake Forest clubhouse

Aug 31, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT -- The Lake Forest Association clubhouse, the venue for countless wedding receptions, showers and other functions since the 1950s, burnt nearly to the ground early Wednesday morning. Read more.....

Governor Malloy Tours Fairfield Hurricane Damage

Aug 31, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Malloy stopped by Fairfield to access the damage Hurricane Irene caused by Hurricane Irene on Tuesday.

United Illuminating Progress After Hurricane Irene

Aug 31, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Progress reports from senior executives Senior Vice President Tony Marone and Vice President William Reis of United Illuminating. They ask if you have an outage or concern to call at 1-800-7-CALL-UI (1-800-722-5584) or visit them on the web at https://www.uinet.com/wps/portal/uinet/home

Fairfield Beach Damage Driving Tour

Aug 30, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3888" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Ride along with the media and public officals of a tour of damage to Fairfeild beaches"][/caption] An impromptu driving tour of the damage of Fairfield Beaches. You are actually on a Fairfield Fire Department Bus with the media getting a tour from Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Tracy. A more detailed ground tour with Governor Malloy will be uploaded shortly.

United Illuminating Priorities After Hurricane Irene

Aug 30, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

State Representative Tony Hwang met with senior executives from United Illuminating to discuss the priorities the company takes in restoring power to local communities after the devastation of Hurricane Irene.

Fire at Black Rock Oyster Bar Fairfield

Aug 30, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 5pm Monday firefighters quickly responded The Black Rock Oyster Bar on Black Rock Turnpike for a report of a fire in the basement of the restaurant and that the fire was near a propane tank. Firefighters quickly doused the blaze and vented the basement with fans. Black Rock Turnpike at Commerce and Chambers was closed for a short time but has since reopened. The fire is under investigation. It did not extend into the dining area of the restaurant and it expected to reopen shortly.

Factory Fire in Bridgeport

Aug 30, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Fire Department battled a smoke blaze on the third floor at a factory at 56 Cherry Street early Tuesday morning. The blaze was quickly contained and no injuries were reported. Here are the sights and sounds from the fire.

Significant Damage to Black Rock Yacht Club

Aug 28, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3857" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Yacht Club Raised Off It's Foundation During The Storm"][/caption] Bridgeport--Black Rock Yacht Club at 80 Grovers Road received some serious damage from Irene early Sunday morning. Firefighters discovered that the build was lifted off its foundation. We are told the dance floor inside is raised up at least one foot. The pool area also received significant damage. The bar was unscathed. [caption id="attachment_3858" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Significant Structural Damage Received"][/caption]

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Hurricane Irene Assistance Tips

Happenings NOW 8-31 thru 9-7

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Governor Malloy Tours Fairfield Hurricane Damage

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Factory Fire in Bridgeport

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