March 14, 2017 - On an early Tuesday morning at 1:16 AM the Fairfield Fire Department responded to a nine vehicle accident on Interstate 95 in the area of Exit 19 Northbound involving three tractor trailers. Engine 4, under the command of LT James Shiller and Rescue 1 arrived on scene to find a vehicle with its driver trapped under the box trailer. Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir upon arrival at the scene, assumed Incident Command and special called Engines 1, 2 and Ladder 2 for additional equipment and manpower providing a total of seventeen firefighters for this labor intensive extrication operation. The operation required the closure of northbound traffic for over an hour, so emergency crew could safely operate. Manpower…
Bridgeport News: Child Birth During The Storm
9:28am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- First responders on the way to the 600 block of Barnum Avenue for childbirth during storm Stella. Hey I have a name suggestion if it is a girl! Congratulations! This news report is made possible by: http://www.desantietire.com/
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…
Governor Imposes Travel Ban
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an order proclaiming a civil preparedness emergency in the State of Connecticut ahead of the major winter storm that is expected to impact the state on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. With dangerous weather conditions anticipated that will last throughout the day, the Governor has also signed an order activating a statewide travel ban that will begin at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday and remain in effect until further notice. In addition, the Governor is fully activating the state’s Emergency Operations Center starting at 5:00 a.m. He is also directing all nonessential first and second-shift state employees to not report to work on Tuesday. “Snowfall is expected to begin…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
9:44pm---#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a crash at Arctic and Beech Street. The car crashed into a fence but crashed into a parked car a block earlier. If you live in the are and park on the road you may want to check your car! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Teens Rob Man
9:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a robbery of a man in the 500 block of Norman Street committed by teens who then fled through backyards. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Dumpster Fire
8:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters on the way to a dumpster fire at 1988 Seaview Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
8:49pm--#Bridgeport News: A pizza delivery person was just robbed at gunpoint on Westfield Avenue. The suspect also took his car. This news report is made possible by:
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…
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