Month: January 2018

Fairfield News: Firefighters & Local Business Teams To Help Senior With Heat

The week, the Fairfield Fire Department responded to the home of a senior citizen who was concerned that she may run out of heating oil. The Fairfield Fire Department assisted the homeowner in obtaining a supply of oil in conjunction with Connecticut Tank Removal; a local response partner, until her usual oil provider could respond. A local oil company stated they were having a difficult time keeping up with demand due to the frigid temperatures. “Advance planning for all types of weather and emergency situations is crucial,” said Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood. Although there are many resources available to assist the
community with this type of planning, Sherwood suggested the website www.ready.gov as a good starting place.

In this type of extreme cold, it is important to take extra precautions to stay safe. Some suggestions are to ensure you have numerous working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and if you are physically able, it is helpful for residents to clear snow away from their nearest fire hydrants for easy fire department access. Residents are reminded to never discard wood stove or fireplace ashes in or near your home. They should be discarded in a metal container at a safe distance away from your home.

Please dial 2-1- 1 for assistance if you lose heat and require shelter. As always, dial 9-1- 1 in the event of an emergency. If you are not sure if you have an emergency call anyway, it’s better to have the situation checked by professionals.

National Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month and the Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) is recommending residents to test their homes for radon gas, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
While supplies last, residents in the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, and Shelton can pick up a FREE radon test kit at the health department located at 98 Bank Street in Seymour starting Monday, January 8, 2018. Supplies are limited, so please call Ali at (203) 881-3255 to make sure test kits are still available before you head to the health department. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the natural decay of uranium and is found in rock, soil and water. Although radon in outdoor air poses a relatively low risk to human health, it can enter homes from the surrounding soil and become a health hazard inside buildings. Radon is an invisible gas that has no smell and people often don’t know when this silent killer is in their homes. That is why testing for radon and
reducing elevated levels is so important. Breathing high levels of radon over a long period of time can damage the lungs and become dangerous to you and your children. Health officials estimate that radon is responsible for more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States. Testing for radon saves lives and could potentially save yours and the lives of your loved ones. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends that homes with radon levels at or above 4.0 pCi/L be fixed. Homeowners should consider reducing their potential lung cancer risk by fixing homes with radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L. Smokers exposed to radon have a much higher risk for developing lung cancer. Radon problems can be corrected by qualified radon contractors, with costs typically ranging between $1,200
and $1,500. A homeowner should hire a qualified radon mitigation (reduction) contractor to decrease airborne radon levels. To obtain a list of qualified radon mitigation contractors, please visit the DPH Radon Program web site at www.ct.gov/dph/radon.

 

This press release is made possible by:

 

 

Stratford News: Police Update On Kidnapping/Abduction

#Stratford CT–On 01-03- 2108 The Stratford Police investigated an incident at the Honeyspot Motor Inn located at 360 Honeyspot Road. The initial call came in as a possible abduction. During the investigation, a woman was found bound with duct tape in a motel room. During the investigation, Officers learned that the woman had been reported missing in the State of Iowa on New Year’s Eve. During the investigation in which the woman claimed that she had been abducted Officers learned that she had in fact left the state voluntarily and the claim was found to be false that she was held against her will.
At this time the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed.

(Stratford Police Press Release)

Bridgeport Snow Emergency Update

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport snow emergency is still in effect today, January 5, 2018 and until further notice to allow for continued citywide snow clean up and plow service. During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted SNOW EMERGENCY streets and ADDITIONAL STREETS WILL BE POSTED to allow snow plow drivers to clear passages. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A list of snow streets can be found on the City’s website by clicking here.

Sanitation/ Recycling

Sanitation and recycling collection will RESUME ON MONDAY with normal schedule. Christmas tree collection also begins on Monday, January 8, 2018.

2018 CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP GUIDELINES 

  1. Tree collection will begin Monday, January 8th and will run until Monday, February 5, 2018.
  2. Place trees curbside at 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled Recycling Day. Please do not put trees outside days prior as they can be buried by snow or blown into streets causing a safety hazard.
  3. All trees must be free of decorations, lights, and plastic bags. Artificial trees will not be picked up.
  4. Christmas Trees can also be brought to the City Transfer Station on 475 Asylum Street.

Transfer Station

The City of Bridgeport Transfer Station will be closed until Monday, January 8, 2018.

Residents may go to www.bridgeportct.gov/snow for the latest updates, information, and resources. Please be sure to check local television and radio news outlets and follow the City of Bridgeport on Twitter and Facebook

 

This press release was made possible by:

 

 

Exit mobile version