Category: Bridgeport

2020-07-16@7:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters rescued four people in building four on the fourth floor at Greene Homes.  A couple of people had breathing difficulties after being stuck for about an hour and are being transported to the hospital.  Whose playing 444 on lotto now?

 

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2020-07-16@5:44pm–#Bridgeport CT– A viewer sent in a picture of the railroad overpass on Howard Avenue at Railroad Avenue.  The Penske truck fled the scene.  Firefighters said the railroad overpass was not damaged.

 

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2020-07-16@3:44pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire– firefighters were called at first for a tractor-trailer fire on Wordin Avenue turned out to be a dump-truck fire that extended to the roof of the building in the 100 block of Wordin Avenue.  Firefighters had three hose lines in operation in addition to aerial ladder truck as the fire extended to the building and on the roof.

 

2020-07-15@9:53pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– A two car crash on I-95 northbound near exit 28.  No word on injuries but hey, they made it past 27 and 27A !!

 

2020-07-15@3:42pm–#Bridgeport CT–#cttraffic– A two-car crash no in the breakdown lane I-95 northbound between exits 26 and 27.  No word on any injuries.

 

2020-07-15@1:03pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian struck at Peal and Orchard Street.

 

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Bridgeport, CT –  COVID-19 emergency declarations on Federal, State, and local levels have impacted individuals and businesses in one way or another.  The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) aims to assist residents and small businesses to find funding, services, and/or referrals to unmet needs related to COVID-19.

Emergency Operations Center will begin accepting applications July 13, 2020 and offers the opportunity to request:

• Mental Health Services
• Childcare Support
• Transportation Needs/Services
• Housing Needs
• Food
• Disability Assistance
• Small Local Business Support
• Education Support
• Financial assistance for Utilities

Mayor Ganim stated, “Individuals and small businesses who have been impacted by COVID-19 directly or indirectly due to loss of job, or any other financial or medical burden should respond to this application. It is our hope and goal to match eligible residents with the appropriate resources to get through these trying times.”

EOC with non-profit organizations such as American Red Cross, United Way, and Salvation Army, will serve on the Long-Term Recovery Committee to review submitted applications and determine allocation of the various resources available for COVID-19 related relief.

Call 203-579-3829 if you have any questions related to the application process.  Individuals may apply here: https://veoci.com/veoci/p/form/74kfpdjhgn9p#tab=entryForm.

 

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WHO: Mayor Ganim, Health Director Morrissey, Superintendent Testani, City Council members, Wilbur Cross School staff, parents and students of Bridgeport Public Schools

WHAT: Mayor Ganim to join Health Director Morrissey and Superintendent Testani to distribute 4,000 Kinsa Smart thermometers to parents of BPS students during Summer Food Service Grab & Go meals at Wilbur Cross Elementary School. Parents and family members will also be provided with instruction on how to properly use the thermometer, normal temperature reading and when to contact their physician or community health center in an effort to encourage families to monitor their health and safeguard against the spread of COVID-19 among families and the community.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:45am

WHERE: Wilbur Cross Elementary School
1775 Reservoir Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606

 

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