Eversource Preparing for Powerful Weekend Snowstorm

Eversource Preparing for Powerful Weekend SnowstormEnergy company prestaging crews in advance of heavy snowfalland high winds; encouraging customers to also prepare  BERLIN, Conn. (January 27, 2022) – With the track of this weekend’s powerful snowstorm still uncertain, Eversource is preparing for whatever the storm may bring. The heavy snowfall and high winds expected late Friday night into Saturday can bring down trees or tree limbs onto electric lines and equipment causing power outages. In advance of the storm, the energy company is strategically prepositioning equipment and line and tree crews across the state – including hundreds of additional out-of-state crews – so they’re ready to respond quickly and safely to any storm-related outages. “We’ve had a close eye on this storm since the beginning of the…

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Shelton News: Serious Crash Discovered

State Police UPDATE: On Thursday, January 27, 2022, the State Police began investigating a double fatal motor vehicle crash, reported on the Route 8 northbound on-ramp from Old Stratford Road (Exit 12) in Shelton. The involved vehicle was identified as a 2002 Honda Accord. The vehicle occupants have been identified as: Jose Rosario, DOB 07/13/1989, of 59 Price Street, Bridgeport, CT Raul Calderon, DOB 04/15/1988, of 69 Harrison Road, North Branford, CT The facts and circumstances surrounding this motor vehicle accident remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Central District Major Crimes at 860-706-5652 or the C.A.R.S. unit at 860-706-5653. 2022-010-27-@11:38am-- #Shelton CT--#cttraffic-- Emergency personnel received a call from a passerby that there was a car down…

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American Red Cross Has Safety Reminders Ahead of Winter Weather

  Connecticut is expecting some potential substantial winter weather Friday night into Saturday, with parts of the state expected to see significant heavy snow, strong winds and some possible coastal flooding. The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone to prepare in anticipation of the upcoming storm. Below are some tips on preparing for a winter storm. We ask folks to keep this information handy to be prepared throughout the winter season.  WHAT YOU SHOULD DO  Assemble an emergency preparedness kit: Pack a winter-specific supply kit that includes a warm coat, hat, mittens or gloves, and water-resistant boots, along with extra blankets and extra warm clothing for each family member. Sand or non-clumping cat litter is good to have on hand to help make walkways or steps less slippery. Additionally, make…

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Norwalk News: Person Shot

Police UPDATE: On January 26, 2022, at 10:18 p.m., Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 callsreporting that gun shots were heard in the area of West Cedar Street and Price Avenue. Aheavy response of police officers rushed to the area. A gunshot victim was located andtransported to Norwalk Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Shell casings were located inthe immediate area. The Detective Bureau responded to the scene and assumed theinvestigation.The victim has since been released from the hospital. This investigation is active at this time.The Norwalk Police Department Investigative Division is asking anyone with information tocome forward and contact the lead investigator, Detective Lindsey Taylor, who can be reachedby telephone at 203-854-3183, or email at ltaylor@norwalkct.org. Anonymous information maybe provided in…

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I-95 Accident

2022-01-26@2:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- cttraffic-- Two tractor trailers are pulled off to the side of the road on I-95 northbound near exit 28 After a minor accident. There is also a fluid spill in the center and right lane causing slippery conditions according to radio reports.

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Shelton News: Car Hits Building

2022-01-26@11:09am--#Shelton CT-- First responders were called to the plaza at 194 Levenworth Road for a car that hit a building. According to radio reports the damage to the building is mostly cosmetic but the building inspector was called to the scene. This news report is made possible by: See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/

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