City of Bridgeport Preparedness for Irene

At a press conference held on Friday afternoon at the City’s state of the art Emergency Operations Center, Mayor Bill Finch and City officials urged all City residents to remain calm and prepare accordingly as Hurricane Irene bears down on Bridgeport and the rest of Connecticut this weekend. The storm is expected to hit the area late Saturday night into Sunday with high winds, the possibility of up to 10 inches of rain and flooding. Mayor Finch urged all residents living in low-lying areas to voluntarily evacuate to a relative or friend’s home on higher ground prior to the storm’s arrival. “Residents in low-lying areas of the City – the South End, West End, Black Rock, East End and part…

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Fairfield Preparedness

The First Selectman Michael Tetreau, is declaring effective immediately, a STATE OF EMERGENCY for the Town of Fairfield. The storm is extremely dangerous and residents need to take it seriously. It is likely to have heavy rains and wind, followed by flooding and prolonged power outages. Preparations should be made and plans implemented by 4 pm, on Saturday August 28th. The decision was made after consultation with the Emergency Management Team and with the understanding of the inherent dangers associated with the impending storm. In addition to the State of Emergency, the First Selectman has decided to close Town facilities, effective starting Saturday August 27th at 8:00 am, all Parks, Ball Fields, Beaches and Libraries will be closed. Advisory to…

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Happenings NOW 8-26 thru 8-31

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] State and LOCAL road conditions are posted in real time on the right side bar.   [caption id="attachment_3712" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Call Before Or After The Storm!"][/caption] #Bridgpeport--North Bishop and Rosedale calls of fire turn out to be nothing, keeping Bridgeport Fire Department super busy. Twice they had 3 calls at one time. 2:41pm--#Bridgeport--#ctfire--Report of smoke coming from 38 Burnham Street residence.  Fire department needs to access from boat because of flooding in the area. #Bridgeport #ctfire --Junior's Jewelry Middle Street smoke showing from the building, fire department on scene.  UPDATE--Fire department requesting arson team BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Bill Finch today ordered all City residents to abide by an 8 p.m. curfew on Sunday evening in…

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Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit

[caption id="attachment_3755" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Expected to be in Connecticut late Sunday"][/caption] BRIDGEPORT, CT (August 25, 2011) – City officials are urging residents to begin taking precautions as Hurricane Irene, the first hurricane to threaten the East Coast of the United States in three years, makes its way through the Atlantic currently on course to hit Connecticut and Long Island Sound over the weekend.Mayor Finch urged residents to begin making preparations now in advance of the storm and not wait until Saturday or Sunday when high winds and heavy rain could make travel difficult.  Below are some tips for residents and business owners. More information is available on the City of Bridgeport’s Emergency Management webpage at www.bridgeportct.gov   One gallon of…

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Don’t Rock The Boat Irene!

A guide to securing your boat during heavy seas by the experts at Dutch Warf . Dutch Warf is at 70 Maple Street in Branford and can be reached at dutchwharf.com/​ or phone them at (203) 488-9000.   A guide to securing your boat during heavy seas by the experts at Dutch Warf . Dutch Warf is at 70 Maple Street in Branford and can be reached at http://www.dutchwharf.com/ or phone them at (203) 488-9000.

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Car crashes into Bridgeport home

[caption id="attachment_3739" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Car crashed into the house around 1:30am"][/caption] Shortly after 1:30am Thursday morning a car crashed into 686 Westfield Ave waking the neighborhood.  Neighbors told me they heard a revving sound of a car and then a crash.  They also said that the car owner lives a couple houses away.  Seated in back of the police cruiser was the driver who appeared to be in his early twenties.  He was checked out by EMTs and released.  No word on any charges he may face. [caption id="attachment_3740" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Driver showed police which house he live in"][/caption]

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Rally Held in Bridgeport To Reinstate Foster

A rally was held in Bridgeport at City Hall Annex where the Registrar of Voters for the city works.  Democratic Registrar of Voters Santa Ayala denied Mary Jane Foster's name on the Democratic on a technicality that she had one too many nominees by Foster's team of school board candidates and rejected the ballots.  Mary Jane Foster Team is seeking to overturn this decision in a lawsuit.

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Happenings NOW 8-24 thru 8-25

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px']   [caption id="attachment_3712" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Call Before Or After The Storm!"][/caption] 9:38pm--Fairfield--Fire department quickly extinguishes a fire on a roof at 2 Lighthouse Point. 7:20pm--Easton--Report of semi-automatic weapon fire off North Park Avenue.  Patrol officer believes resident in the area has a range and is permitted to shoot.   Officer is investigating. 7:24 UPDATE--Officer says everything is valid and they will be shoot for awhile, let the complainant know.   7:07pm--Stratford--Report of a transformer fire on Shoreline and Third Avenue. Fairfield Police are reporting that Elizabeth Lucas, the bicyclist struck by a truck  while riding at on Roland Road at Paulding Street has died from her injuries in the accident.

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Earthquake Hits Areas of DC, Maryland and Virginia

Washington area residents are used to politicians being the region's movers and shakers, so it was a surprise when the earth below shook. The earthquake rattled windows and jostled dishes but apparently caused no serious damage. Read full report.... Earthquake Hits Areas of DC, Maryland and Virginia: MyFoxDC.com

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Statement from Fire Chief Brian Rooney re: State Fire Marshal’s Final Report

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