Bridgeport News: Rubbish Fire
2023-07-28@7:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a rubbish fire inside an apartmentbuilding on Oak Street before it could spread elsewhere in the structure.
Bridgeport News: Mattress Fire
2023-07-28@ 12:55pm-- Bridgeport News: The YMCA was evacuated and State Street was closed at Park Avenue due to amattress fire in one of the rooms at the YMCA. There were no reported injuries.
Stratford News: Free Concert
The Stratford Library Children's Department will be hosting a free library concert featuring Chris from the LeafJumpers Band on Monday, July 31 at 6 pm. It is free and open to the public. Chris will be performing songs from the 80s, 90s and 00s and his concert is recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Parents with small children (ages 5-11) are invited to drop them off at the Children's Department before attending the concert. Infants are welcomed at the concert but walking toddlers and preschoolers should stay home. The concert will be held in the Library's air-conditioned Lovell Room from 6-7:30 pm. Nonalcoholic beer tasting will be offered at intermission. Register online at: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/10436248
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG JOINSCOALITION TO EXPAND LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR SEVEREWEATHER EMERGENCY ALERTS
Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general and New York City in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand language access for critical government alerts sent to cell phones, known as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs). In a comment letter, the coalition acknowledges the important steps FCC has taken to expand access to WEAs but notes that this proposal would require wireless companies to use machine translation rather than human translation for WEAs and would only include translations for 13 languages. Following multiple severe weather emergencies across the country, Attorney General Tong and the coalition urge FCC to adopt its alternative proposal to use human translators, which are far more reliable, instead of machine translation,…
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2023-07-27@9:48pm--#Bridgeport--CT Bridgeport News: Tonight's Vehicle Fire is a tractor-trailer on I-95 Southbound near exit 27. The trailer and the cab are not together.
Fairfield News: Hazmat Due To Propane Leak
2023-07-27@8:55pm--#Fairfield CT-- A tree fell on top of a propane tank in the 2800 block of Burr Street causing a faulty valve with propane leaking. This is a one thousand pound tank. The home has been evacuated and a hazardous material incident declared for the area until the propane safely dissipates.
TOWN OF STRATFORD INITIATES COOLING CENTER PROTOCOL
STRATFORD, CT – Due to receiving an Extreme Warm Weather Advisory notice from the State of Connecticut, the Town of Stratford has initiated its Cooling Center protocol. This protocol is enacted from 8AM Wednesday, July 26th, to 8AM Sunday, July 30th. Mayor Hoydick is advising residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact over the next several days. For Overnight and long-term sheltering residents need to contact the 221 System by dialing 211. All cooling centers will be posted and updated under the State of Connecticut WEBEOC website. Stratford Center Availability:Birdseye Municipal Complex468 Birdseye StreetM-F 8:30 am to 5:00 pmStratford Library2203 Main StreetM-Thurs 10:00 am to 8:00 pmF-Sat…
Westport Cooling
PREPARE FOR EXTREME HEAT OVER NEXT SEVERAL DAYS (WESTPORT)— The Westport Office of Emergency Management is advising residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact the state beginning Wednesday, July 26th at 8:00am. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for most of the state through Sunday, July 30th at 8:00am. Anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat is encouraged to visit their nearest cooling center. The following cooling centers are open in Westport: Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Avenue Mon- Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm Closed on Sat & Sun MoCa Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road…
Bridgeport News: Cooling Centers
The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Activate Cooling Center Protocol During the Last Week of July Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with Mayor Ganim advises all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours. Residents may utilize any of the locations listed below to seek shelter during periods of heat and increased health risk for those who have asthma. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the heat. Homeless communities may also visit shelters to seek refuge during the air quality advisory by calling 211. Cooling Centers: Senior Centers (Open weekdays only) Black Rock Senior Center – 2676 Fairfield Avenue, (8:00am- 3:00pm) East Side Senior Center –…
Bridgeport News: Police Need Your Help
#Bridgeport CT-- The case officer is requesting the publics assistance in identifying possible witnesses and/or suspects depicted in the attached photos. These photos were taken on the night of the incident. Anyone with information can contact the case officer, Detective Kenneth Mckenna, at 203-581-5245. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203 576-TIPS. The 8-year-old victim has been released from the hospital. BPD CFS No. 23-59908 – BPD DB Case No. 23D-1082 / Aggravated Assault with a Firearm / 200 block of Orchard Street On July 23, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm ShotSpotter alerted to (16) rounds discharged within the 300 block of Orchard Street and another (4) rounds discharged within the 300 block of Spring St. ShotSpotter…