Scooter-Car Crash
A 24-year-old man was injured when his scooter collided at 30mph with a car at Ashcreek Boulevard and Kings Highway according to radio reports. at 2024-7-09@2:00PMish--#Fairfield CT
Town of Fairfield Social Services Launches Outreach Registry for Vulnerable Residents
Fairfield, CT – July 9, 2024 – Fairfield Social Services is pleased to announce the launch of an Outreach Registry aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable residents during town-wide emergencies. This initiative is designed to provide essential support by offering wellness calls to those who may require assistance during critical situations. The Outreach Registry is specifically tailored for Fairfield residents who are 65 years and older, as well as individuals who are homebound or disabled. Residents who wish to be included in this registry are encouraged to complete a simple form to express their interest in receiving wellness calls during emergencies. To register, interested individuals can complete the form available on the Fairfield Social Services website or…
Woman Assaulted During Robbery
Today, at approximately 11:51 AM, a woman reported being robbed near the 100th block of Cowells Street and struck with a blunt object. The nature of the object is currently unclear. Officers were dispatched to the scene, where the victim was found to have sustained minor head injuries. Officers are now on-site gathering information and investigating. A description of the suspect has not yet been released.
Bridgeport News: Another Car Crash!
Report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident with one car on its side, requiring extrication at the 800 block of North Ave, near Porter Street.
Bridgeport News: Car Crash!
Report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident at intersection of Laurel Ave and Elmwood Ave.
The City of Bridgeport Health & Social Services Department Receives Grant to Address Heat and Air Quality Issues in Public Housing
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport’s Health & Social Services Department has been a recent recipient of the Connecticut State Department of Public Health for Local Heat and Air Quality Preparedness & Response Planning grant; counting Bridgeport as one of two cities in Connecticut who’ve received this grant. The grant’s primary use will be for implementation of six community groups within public housing areas underneath the Park City Communities leadership: one in each of the City’s zip codes. The initiative behind the usage of the grant is to address heat and air quality disparities within public housing areas that specifically affect Bridgeport’s elderly population. Mayor Ganim stated, “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the State Department of Public Health…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Cooling Centers Are Available and Can be Located by Calling 2-1-1 or Visiting 211ct.org (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience very hot and humid temperatures over the next several days, he is directing Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024, and remaining in effect through 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The current forecast is indicating that temperatures over this period during the daytime will rise into the 90s and the heat index will be between 95 and 100 degrees. Overnight temperatures are expected to be very uncomfortable, with lows only falling to the 70s and dewpoints…
I-95 Rollover
#Westport CT-- According to our viewer Paulina who sent this in: "2 stolen cars, splitting lanes on the highway and one flipped and the passengers in the flipped car jumped into the other stolen car and took off. Also, one other car involved in accident. Took out a lamp post on 95, northbound between 18 and 19"> 2024-07-08@9:58am
Barge Fire Interrupts Fireworks
2024-07-07@9:24pm--#Fairfield CT-- The firework display was interrupted as they had to extinguish a fire on the firework's barge.
Shelton News: Jet Ski Accident
2024-07-07@7:32pm--#Shelton CT-- A report of two jet skis colliding with one jet ski taking on water in the Housatonic River near Wooster Island. One person made it ashore to Wooster Island with a head injury.