Month: December 2019

Governor Activates Cold Weather Protocol

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as bitter cold temperatures and wind chills are anticipated to impact the state over the next several days, he will be activating the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, and lasting through 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. This is the first time this season that the protocol has been enacted.

 

The protocol directs staff from the relevant state agencies to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe conditions. A listing of available shelters throughout Connecticut can be located by calling 2-1-1 or visiting www.211ct.org.

 

“Bitter cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to impact our state over the next few days,” Governor Lamont said. “We must ensure that services are available to protect the most vulnerable populations during these periods of cold weather. If you or someone you know is in need of a shelter or warming center, please call 2-1-1.”

 

While activated, the protocol includes the following actions:

 

·         The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security activates its WebEOC communications network, an internet-based system that enables local, regional and state emergency management officials and first responders to share up-to-date information about a variety of situations and conditions. The system is used to monitor capacity at shelters across the state, enabling 2-1-1 to act as a clearinghouse to assist in finding shelter space for those who need it. Local officials, working through WebEOC, can alert 2-1-1 and the state when they open temporary shelters or warming centers.

·         The Department of Social Services, Department of Housing, and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services coordinate with 2-1-1 and the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, along with community-based providers, to provide transportation for people seeking shelter.

 

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Norwalk Police Need Your Help

#Norwalk Detectives need your help identifying a female theft suspect. She fraudulently used credit cards that had been stolen during a burglary on 11-30-19.  Anyone who knows her identity or has information about the crime is asked to contact Detective Downer at 203-854-3182.  Anonymous tips can be left at any of the following:

Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111

Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com

Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)

 

Downed Wires and Tree Limbs Slow Traffic

2019-12-17@5:33pm–#Fairfield CT– This incident happened on Stratfield Road between Montauk and Senior Place but it is happening all over.  Poor visibility caused two driver to run into this downed branch.  It may be 35 degrees out but the trees and elevated things like wires are icing and coming down.

 

Fairfield News: Smoke In House-Homeowner Waits 2 Hours To Call FD

2019-12-17@2:40pm–#Fairfield CT– A homeowner in the 4000 block of Black Rock Turnpike calls the fire department that there has been smoke in their home for two hours.  They can’t figure out where it was coming from.  Their 16 year old daughter has a headache.  Firefighters reporting high carbon monoxide readings in the home.

 

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Bridgeport News: One Shot During East End Shoot Out

2019-12-17@11:00am–#Bridgeport CT– There was a shoot out between two cars on Hollister Avenue.  One person was shot, unknown if it was one of the suspects in the car or an innocent bystander.  Police pursued one of the vehicles onto Route 8/25 to I-95.  The car got off exit 40 and lost state police that were in pursuit.

 

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