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Potential Storms With Flash Flood Potential

Sep 27, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

The City of Bridgeport EOC is monitoring the potential storm tracks for tonight into tomorrow, especially with the slight risk of Flash Flooding. Here is an update concerning the flash flooding threat for late tonight and Friday morning.   As low pressure approaches from the Mid-Atlantic region late tonight and passes over or just south of New York City and Long  Island on Friday, rain could become heavy at times from latetonight into Friday morning. Rainfall of at least 3/4" to 1 inch is expected, with locally higher amounts up to 2 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible if training of any heavier showers occurs over the same area.   Overview:   WHAT:  SLIGHT RISK of Flash Flooding WHERE: Northeast New Jersey, Lower Hudson Valley, Southern CT and Parts of Long Island WHEN:  Late tonight and Friday Morning   Potential…

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11th Annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest

Sep 13, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

WETHERSFIELD – The Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers announced today their joint sponsorship of the 11th annual teen safe driving video contest for high school students around the state.  This year’s theme focuses on peer-to-peer collaboration to increase driving safety.  The teen-to-teen collaborative theme for this year’s video contest is: “Wait – what can WE do?” “This contest continues to engage high school students and empower them to use their creativity and talents to deliver an important peer safety message through the power of video,” DMV Commissioner Michael Bzdyra said.  “We look forward to seeing their videos come to life and spread the word to young drivers about road safety and their responsibility behind the wheel.” Young drivers account for a…

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Connecticut National Guard To Assist Hurricane Victims

Sep 12, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that ten Connecticut National Guard soldiers are anticipated to arrive in Tennessee this afternoon aboard UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters to support those in need in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Florence, which is anticipated to hit the southeast United States later this week.  The crew and equipment will stage in the area to help cut down on the response time required to provide assistance. “In Connecticut, we know how firsthand what it’s like to experience extraordinary weather events, and we know how important the help of neighbors can be during recovery,” Governor Malloy said.  “The men and women of the Connecticut National Guard are among the most well-trained and well-prepared…

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Trumbull News: Man Shot

Sep 6, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Police say an 18-year-old forced his way into a home and the 72-year-old homeowner shot him in the stomach. The teen was seen running in the street attempting to stop passing cars. The teen has mental disabilities and sometimes act out violently. He is listed in stable condition. No charges were filed on the homeowner.   6:09pm--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a person shot in the 400 block of Shelton Road.  There have been no further updates.   This news report is made possible by:

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Congressman Who Opposed Tariff’s Celebrates His Own Tariff

Sep 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Congressman Himes, who has been critical with the Trump Administration said in March that tariffs were “backward-looking,” and said other nations are moving in the opposite direction – toward free trade celebrated a tariff of his own.  He issued this press release: The United States International Trade Commission overturned tariffs on Canadian newsprint. The tariffs, some of which were as high as 20 percent, drove up costs for newspapers across the country, especially affecting smaller and local papers without the budget cushion to absorb such a massive increase. The Commission found that imports of Canadian newsprint did not actually harm American producers. “These tariffs were putatively imposed to help American paper companies, many of whom had already switched from newsprint to cardboard production…

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Stratford News: Fire Rips Through Condos

Aug 29, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

4:15pm--Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire at 685 Sucess Avenue, the Success Hill Condominium with heavy fire showing in the attic.  About 40 minutes later firefighters said they were still fighting a fire in the cockloft area.  EMS reported that one adult and one child jumped from the second floor to escape the flames.  Bridgeport Fire was also dispatched but staged to assist Stratford Firefighters.   Bridgeport Animal Control was called to assist Stratford Animal Control with at least 8 animals rescued from the complex, they expect a couple of cat/dog fatalities inside the complex.   Mutual aid ambulances from Bridgeport, Milford and Shelton were sent to the scene possibly to standby for heat stress-related injuries to the…

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Governor Warns Of Excessive Heat Conditions

Aug 28, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is advising Connecticut residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the high temperature conditions that are expected to impact the state through Wednesday.  The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Hartford County for Tuesday and Heat Advisories for the rest of the state for Tuesday and Wednesday. Those who are looking for a place to get out of the heat can locate their nearest cooling center by calling 2-1-1. “A few steps can greatly reduce heat-related issues, especially for the elderly, the very young and people with respiratory ailments who are more susceptible to the effects of high temperatures,” Governor Malloy said.  “Any resident…

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Call 911 If You Can, Text 911 If You Can’t

Aug 25, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Text-to-911 is now available in Connecticut. To use Text-to-911, enter the numbers “911” in the “to” or “recipient” field ...on a mobile phone or other handheld device. Text a brief message that includes the location of the emergency and what services are needed (police, fire, ambulance). After that, answer questions and follow instructions from the 9-1-1 call center. The Town of Fairfield’s Emergency Communications Center is fully operational for your voice or text request for service. For more information on the Text-to-911 system and to see a demonstration of the capability, visit www.Text911CT.org   This press release is made possible by:

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