Bridgeport News: Break In

1:28pm--#Bridgeport CT--A garage on Locust Street was broken into and a snow blower was taken according to radio reports.   This report sponsored by: Un garaje en la calle Locust fue asaltada y un soplador de nieve fue tomada de acuerdo con reportes de radio. Uma garagem em Locust Street foi arrombado e um assoprador de neve foi tomada de acordo com relatos de rádio.

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Route 8 Crash

1:06pm--#cttraffic--#Shelton CT--The daily crash on Route 8 northbound between 12 and 13 has just occurred.  One car has crashed into the woods and the driver is reported to be trapped in the car.  First responders on the way.   This report sponsored by: El accidente diario en la ruta 8 en dirección norte entre 12 y 13 sólo se ha producido. Uno de los coches se ha estrellado en el bosque y el conductor está informado de estar atrapado en el coche. Los primeros en responder en el camino. O acidente diária na rota norte 8 entre 12 e 13 acaba de ocorrer. Um carro caiu dentro da floresta eo motorista é relatado para ser preso no carro. Socorristas a…

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Bridgeport News: Storm and Parking Info

A snow emergency is in effect and residents should park on the “even side” of the road. There is a parking ban on designated  snow emergency routes.   “With the anticipation of heavy snowfall, we’re strongly recommending that folks across the city get prepared, and get prepared now," said Director of Emergency Management Scott Appleby. "Families should make sure that they have an emergency kit on hand with water, flashlights, batteries, non-perishable food, extra medication, and a battery operated radio in the event of utility disruptions. In addition, we ask that you stay indoors and avoid traveling during the storm and adhere to all emergency parking bans that may be in effect. Ensure all pets are brought inside, as well.”…

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Governor Issues Travel Ban

GOV. MALLOY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY; TRAVEL BAN IN EFFECT BEGINNING AT 9PM Will Provide an Update to the Public at 5:02 p.m. Today   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the coming blizzard, which is anticipated to heavily impact the state tonight through Tuesday.  In addition, the Governor announced that a travel ban for all roads is in effect beginning at 9:00 p.m. tonight.     “People need to take this storm seriously,” said Governor Malloy.  “If current predictions are accurate, we will need people to stay off the roads so that emergency personnel and utility crews can get to the places they need to get to, and to make sure…

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Trumbull News: Smoke Condition In an Attached Garage

1:33am--#Trumbull CT--Homeowner at 30 Jog Hill Road (off Daniel's Farm Road) woke an odor of burning and found a smoke condition in their attached garage.  Firefighters on scene trying to find the source. Our sponsor ServPro can "Make It Like It Never Even Happened" if it is bad! Propietario en 30 Jog Hill Road (off Farm Road de Daniel) despertó un olor a quemado y se encontró una condición de humo en su garaje adjunto. Bomberos en escena tratando de encontrar la fuente. Proprietário em 30 Jog Hill Road (off Farm Road de Daniel) acordou um odor de queimado e encontrou uma condição de fumaça em sua garagem anexa. Bombeiros em cena tentando encontrar a fonte.

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Stratford News: Odor of Gas Indoors

12:38am--UPDATE--Gas company on scene investigating. 12:09am--#Stratford CT--Odor of gas indoors 235 Henry Street Building 2 in the hallway.  Here come the fire trucks!   This report sponsored by: Empresa ATUALIZAÇÃO-Gas em cena investigando. 12:09-#Stratford CT-Odor de gás dentro de casa 235 Henry Street Building 2 no corredor. Aí vêm os caminhões de bombeiros! Empresa ACTUALIZACIÓN-Gas en escena investigando. 12:09a.m.-#Stratford CT-Olor de gas en el interior 235 Henry Street Building 2 en el pasillo. Aquí vienen los camiones de bomberos!

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Bridgeport News: Crash

11:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a car crash at Hawley and Gurdon Avenue.  Initial reports say the driver of a silver car crashed into a parked car, he is possibly unconscious and cannot get out of the  car.  Firefighters reporting they need to "pop" the door to get him out.   Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: Informe de un accidente de coche en Hawley y Gordon Avenue. Los informes iniciales dicen que el conductor de un coche plateado se estrelló contra un auto estacionado, es posiblemente inconsciente y no puede salir del coche. Los bomberos informaron que necesitan…

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Bridgeport News: Board Man

11:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are calling for back up for a man swinging a 2x4 board on Brewster Street.  He might be on drugs according to radio reports.    No word if he is a stud...... See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: La policía está pidiendo una copia de seguridad para un hombre balanceándose un tablero de 2 × 4 en Brewster Street. Él podría estar en las drogas de acuerdo con reportes de radio. No se sabe si él es un semental ... A polícia está pedindo ajuda por causa de um homem balançando uma placa de 2 × 4 em Brewster Street.…

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Bridgeport News: Break In at Aaron’s

11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a break in at Aaron's Rental at 4016 Main Street.   you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: La policía está investigando un descanso en al Alquiler Aarons en 4016 Main Street. A polícia está investigando um arrombamento na loja Aarons em 4016 Main Street.

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Mayor Finch Declares Snow Emergency Beginning Monday at 7:00AM

Latest Forecasts Project Blizzard Conditions, Potentially Two Feet of Snow   #BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (January 25, 2015) – Bridgeport is preparing for possible blizzard conditions with a major winter storm projected to hit Connecticut tomorrow evening into Tuesday.   "Our priority is keeping our kids and families safe," said Mayor Bill Finch. “We’re preparing for the worst. But we’re hoping for the best. We have a great team that is getting ready to tackle what the storm brings our way, and is ready to ensure people across the city are safe and secure.”   Current forecasts project up to 24 inches of snow and high wind gusts in Bridgeport. While storms can be unpredictable, Mayor Finch urged residents to be prepared…

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