2021-08-10@10:45pm–#Bridgerport CT– Firefighters were called to a bedroom fire on the third floor on of multi-family home in the 100 block of Kent Avenue. Firefighters quick response kept the fire contained to the bedroom. There were no reported injuries.
2021-08-10@7:27pm–#Bridgeport CT– A pedestrian was struck by a car and suffered minor injuries on Main Street at Cannon Street.
Bridgeport, CT – Today Mayor Ganim signed Executive Order No. 4 which requires all individuals in the City of Bridgeport to wear facial masks while indoors at any public places and/or in any business.
(Executive Order attached.)
Effective August 11th, 2021, Mayor Ganim requires the use of masks or protective face coverings in accordance with the Center for Communicable Diseases (CDC) and other federal and/or State of Connecticut guidelines when attending public indoor venues. Indoor venues includes any establishment where patron attend inside such as restaurants, grocery stores, theaters, gyms, and/or retailers. In addition, the use of masks in public parks is also recommended especially in instances of gatherings.
Health officials state that face covering should have 2 or more layers of protection covering the nose and mouth in order to be effective.
The most effective way to protect against COVID is getting vaccinated. In addition, requiring all residents and visitors to wear face masks or face coverings in public venues is another line of defense to prevent contracting the COVID virus or spreading the virus to other persons.
Mayor Ganim stated, “We can’t afford to take a step back to closures or capacity mandates – but we can use better judgement and make an easy adjustment to our own behaviors by simply getting vaccinated, and return to putting on a mask. The masks will help in any situation for those that are vaccinated, not vaccinated, individuals that are vulnerable, and specially to help stop this virus from spreading to a child that is not eligible for the vaccine. Bridgeport did this together last year under more uncertain times – we can do this again to protect each other and stop the spread of this virus in our city.”
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2021-07-10@1:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters responded to a ruptured gas line at West Liberty and Park Avenue.
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(Westport, CT) – The Westport Downtown Merchants Association will be holding an
outdoor downtown shopping event this Saturday, August 14th from 10:00 AM to 6:00
PM. This event will necessitate the closure of Main Street between Post Road East
and Avery Place as well as Elm Street between Main Street and the Baldwin Lot from
6:00 AM until 9:00 PM on Saturday, August 14th. These road closures will result in
traffic congestion downtown and increased pedestrian traffic.
Motorists should expect delays in the center of town due to these closures. The Police
Department asks that pedestrians utilize the marked crosswalks and motorists use
extra caution while driving through the area.
2020-08-09@9:24pm– A suspect in a gray Jeep fled from an officer on a traffic stop almost hitting the the officer. A short time later police located the Jeep at Post and North Benson Road. He then pulled into the Bob’s parking lot where he was surrounded by police and he surrendered peacefully.
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2021-08-09@6:40pm–#Bridgeport CT– EMS on scene with two assault victims at Huntington Road and Beecher Street. Unknown if the circumstances behind the assaults.
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Westport firefighters were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at a multi-occupancy
strip mall on Post Road West. The initial dispatch was for Engine 4, Engine 2 Truck 1 and
the Shift Commander. Engine 6 was added to the assignment after clearing from another
emergency incident.
E4 arrived and reported an odor of burning and light smoke condition inside the
occupancy. Truck 1 laddered the roof and found smoke coming from a roof scuttle hatch.
Engine 4 and Engine 2 stretched a hose line and checked each of the businesses for smoke
and fire. Truck 1, assisted by Engine 6, located a smoldering fire involving roofing
materials in the area of the roof scuttle.
The fire was quickly extinguished and crews worked on providing salvage and overhaul to
the business directly below. The Westport Fire Marshal’s Office responded to investigate.
Roof repair work from earlier in the day was determined to be the cause.
The activation of the smoke detectors and monitored fire alarm system provided early
notification, allowing the occupants to evacuate and firefighters to quickly extinguish the
fire before it spread.
2021-08-09@5:20pm–#Bridgeport CT– 3 people were taken to the hospital after this crash at Suburban and Park Avenue.
During the months of August through November the adults of this pest may be seen and can attach themselves or enter vehicles and trailers, “hitch hiking” their way into our state, and threatening our crops and trees. The Department of Transportation is asking travelers to check their vehicles for this pest, and if found, take a picture, destroy the insect, and report it to The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
What is the Spotted Lanternfly?
Why is it so important to stop an SLF invasion?
Approximately half of Connecticut’s trees are threatened by a spotted lanternfly invasion according to data from Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). As spotted lanternfly nymphs and adults feed on the sap from trees and vines, the entire plant can become weakened. The excretions from these leaf-hopping insects encourage the growth of black sooty mold, thereby reducing photosynthesis. Agricultural crops will have reduced yields due to the SLF feeding on fruit and generally weakening plants, if not destroying them (DEEP, 2020).
What should citizens do if they see a spotted lanternfly?
The public is urged to report potential sightings of this invasive pest. If you suspect you have found a SLF, snap a picture of it, destroy the insect, and fill out our reporting form by clicking this link: SLF Reporting Form. If you have other questions or comments please email ReportSLF@ct.gov. Include in your email your contact information, any photos, and any other pertinent information. Permission by residents and businesses for state and federal plant inspectors to examine host trees on private property will be helpful in determining the extent of the infestation. All reports are confidential.
What is CTDOT doing to help?
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is working collaboratively with the US Department of Agriculture, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to:
For more information on the Spotted Lanternfly in Connecticut, visit: Spotted Lanternfly – SLF (ct.gov).
