Month: March 2017

Bridgeport News: Storm Updates

Bridgeport, CT – The snow emergency is still in effect through Wednesday, March 15, 2017 as the snow fall, icing conditions, and clean up continues for winter storm Stella throughout the City of Bridgeport.

Parking
During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets through 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, March 15th, 2017. 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 while the ban is in effect, will be subject to fines and towing. Even side of the street parking continues for all other roadways throughout the city. A list of snow emergency 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

Parking in the school parking lots listed is permitted through Tuesday. However, vehicles must be moved from these Emergency Parking Lots before 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in order to plow and clear snow for the schools and other services.
Surface parking lots across the street from the Ballpark at Harbor Yard
South Frontage Road and Park Ave overpass
Cesar A. Batalla School, 606 Howard Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Roosevelt School, 680 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Jettie S. Tisdale, 250 Hollister Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607
Geraldine Johnson Elementary, 475 Lexington Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Longfellow School, 139 Ocean Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture, 60 St. Stephens Road, Bridgeport, CT 06605

Sanitation/Recycling/Transfer Station
Sanitation and recycling pickup will resume Thursday, March 16th with the normal daily schedule. The Transfer Station located on 475 Asylum Street will open at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017.

Sidewalks
Property owners should clear the sidewalks for pedestrians. 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
Residents may call the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center hotline at 203-579-3829 with any snow related emergencies, or report snow or city related issues on Bridgeport’s 311 mobile application. Bridgeport 311 can be downloaded at http://en.seeclickfix.com/Bridgeport.
If any residents suffer a loss of electric power, they can call the United Illuminating customer hotline at 800-722-5584. Both hotline numbers will be fully staffed and operating 24 hours a day during the snow emergency.

For the latest updates, resources and information about the snowstorm, residents are asked to check www.bridgeportct.gov/snow, local television and radio news outlets, and follow the City of Bridgeport on Twitter and Facebook.

(City of Bridgeport Press Release)

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Governor Lifts Travel Ban

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced this afternoon that the travel ban on state roads that went into effect early this morning will be lifted effective at 5:00 p.m. today, but he is still urging motorists to stay off the roads if possible this evening as conditions remain treacherous.

“By limiting travel on state roads to only essential personnel, we dramatically reduced the potential for accidents and it has provided road crews with much greater access to clear the roads faster,” Governor Malloy said.  “As the storm begins to taper off, we will be lifting the ban effective at 5 p.m. today, however I want to stress that residents are still strongly advised to stay off the roads if at all possible.  DOT crews are still clearing snow from many roads, and black ice continues to be a concern.  If you absolutely do not need to travel, stay where you are this evening.  Again, I want to thank all of the residents of our great state for heeding the warnings and staying safe during this storm.”

(Press Release)

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Fairfield News: ATM Skimmer Found

2:09pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– Fairfield Police confirm an ATM skimming device was found on the ATM at the Cumberland Farms at 975 Kings Hwy East.  The device was believed to have been installed sometime after 11pm last night.  If you have used this ATM you need to call your bank.  Police will be checking surveillance video for the person responsible.

 

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March 14, 2017 – On an early Tuesday morning at 1:16 AM the Fairfield Fire Department responded to a nine vehicle accident on Interstate 95 in the area of Exit 19 Northbound involving three tractor trailers.  Engine 4, under the command of LT James Shiller and Rescue 1 arrived on scene to find a vehicle with its driver trapped under the box trailer.

Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir upon arrival at the scene, assumed Incident Command and special called Engines 1, 2 and Ladder 2 for additional equipment and manpower providing a total of seventeen firefighters for this labor intensive extrication operation. The operation required the closure of northbound traffic for over an hour, so emergency crew could safely operate. Manpower under the direction of Lieutenants Eric McKeon and Rodger Caisse, utilized pneumatic struts and air bags for a lifting operation of the box trailer, while at the same time compressing the suspension of the pinned vehicle. A grip-hoist was utilized to remove the car from under the box trailer in a controlled operation. Only then could the driver be extricated utilizing hydraulic cutting and spreading tools.

American Medical Response provided medical treatment and transported the patient to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries. A second driver from a different tractor trailer was also transported to the hospital for treatment and evaluation. Connecticut State Police and Department of Transportation crews remained on scene for accident investigation and restoration purposes.

Bridgeport News: Child Birth During The Storm

9:28am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– First responders on the way to the 600 block of Barnum Avenue for childbirth during storm Stella.  Hey I have a name suggestion if it is a girl!  Congratulations!

 

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