Bridgeport

Mayor Ganim On Storm Preparations For Storm Stella

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Today Mayor Ganim announced Bridgeport's plans and closing in preparation for snowstorm Stella. Sanitation/Recycling/Transfer Station Sanitation and recycling pickup has been postponed until further notice. The Transfer Station located on 475 Asylum Street will also be closed tomorrow, March 14, 2017. Sidewalks 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 During the storm, residents may call the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center hotline at 203-579-3829 with any snow related emergencies or report issues on Bridgeport’s 311 mobile application. Bridgeport 311 can be downloaded at http://en.seeclickfix.com/Bridgeport. If any residents suffer a…

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Parking During Snow Storm Stella In Bridgeport

#Bridgeport Connecticut--During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets. 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 after the ban goes into effect will be subject to fines and towing.  Even side of the street parking for all other roadways throughout the city in order to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. A list of snow 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   The Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (581 Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT) is activated at this time, and the following locations should be utilized for assisting in the Snow Emergency…

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Bridgeport News: Park On The Even Side of the Road Until Wednesday

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- I'm editing the press conference regarding the snow storm.  I told Mayor Ganim the problems our viewers had with previous storms and which side of the road they should be on.  The mayor said stay on the even side of the road until Wednesday. You can stay up to date on with Bridgeport's app 311 which can be found for Android phones at  : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seeclickfix.bridgeport311.app&hl=en or for iPhones at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bridgeport-311/id1148158277?mt=8

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Bridgeport Snow Emergency Declared

Bridgeport, CT – In anticipation of the pending winter storm due to impact Bridgeport that may begin as early as 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, Mayor Joe Ganim today is declaring a snow emergency for the city to take effect at 4:00 p.m. today, March, 12, 2017.  During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets. Alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect as of 4:00 p.m. today for the EVEN SIDE of the street.  In anticipation of the storm accumulation to begin at 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14th, residents and businesses are asked to REMAIN on the EVEN SIDE of the street in order to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. Alternate side…

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Red Cross Assisting

The American Red Cross is helping 26 after three separate fires today/yesterday in Ansonia, Danbury and Bridgeport. The Red Cross is helping:  Four families – 13 adults – two children after a fire Friday on Liberty Street, Ansonia. One family – 5 adults – 1 child after a fire today on Fleetwood Drive, Danbury. One family – 5 adults after a fire today on Eric Street, Bridgeport.   In each instance, the Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Missy Lundeen, Ryan Lundeen, Rhonda Rossik, Catherine Rossik, Amy Thomas, John Lennon, Gabriel Gillotti, Mike Vincelli,  Ed Murphy, Bianca Perez and Frank Cassella. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope…

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