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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 week and continue to carefully track its path using several weather services and storm models,” said Eversource President of Connecticut Electric Operations Steve Sullivan. “This storm has been tough to track, and we aren’t leaving anything to chance. We have hundreds of crews flying in throughout the day today – and more arriving tomorrow – from southern and western parts of the country, so we don’t have to wait for them to drive here. They’ll be geared up and ready to respond to this storm alongside our Eversource crews. We also remind customers that restorations may take longer as we ensure the safety of our employees who will be responding in challenging road conditions.” Eversource reminds customers to always stay clear of downed wires and to report them immediately to 9-1-1. Be sure to report any outage online at Eversource.com, or by calling 800-286-2000. Customers who signed up for the company’s two-way texting feature can send a text to report an outage and receive outage updates as they happen.  Customers are encouraged to prepare for the storm by assembling or restocking a storm kit which should include essentials like flashlights, batteries, water, non-perishable foods, pet food and essentials and any needed medications. In addition, make sure cell phones and devices are full charged, create an emergency plan with family members and check on elderly neighbors and friends. Additional preparedness tips can be found at Eversource.com.

2022-01-27@2:22pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters extinguished a fire on Cross Street. The viewer who sent in this photo said it was a machine fire that extended to the nearby brush. Firefighters quickly extinguished it.

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 the Route 8 northbound 12 on ramp with two people inside unresponsive. On radio speculation say it may have happened overnight and was just discovered by the passerby. The 12 on-ramp is closed for the investigation.

This like most of our news stories are NOT verified and with all breaking news the details and fact can and will probably change during the investigation.

  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 sure you have a first aid kit and a supply of essential medications, canned food and can opener, bottled water, flashlights and a battery-powered radio with extra batteries in your home in the event of a power outage. 
• Protect pipes from freezing. 
• Caulk and weather-strip doors and windowsills to keep cold air out. Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside to provide an extra layer of insulation to keep cold air out. 
• Make sure you have enough heating fuel on hand. Conserve fuel. Winter storms can last for several days, placing great demand on electric, gas, and other fuel distribution systems (fuel oil, propane, etc.). 
• Stay indoors and wear warm clothes. Layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing will keep you warmer than a bulky sweater. If you feel too warm, remove layers to avoid sweating; if you feel chilled, add layers. 
• Check on relatives, neighbors and friends, particularly if they are elderly or if they live alone. 

STAY SAFE OUTSIDE 

If you must go outside, protect yourself from winter storm hazards: 

• Wear layered clothing, mittens or gloves, and a hat. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Mittens or gloves and a hat will prevent the loss of body heat. 
• Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from severely cold air. Avoid taking deep breaths; minimize talking. 
• Watch for signs of hypothermia and frostbite. 
• Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses much of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly away from the body. 
• Stretch before you go out. If you go out to shovel snow, do a few stretching exercises to warm up your body. This will reduce your chances of muscle injury. 
• Avoid overexertion, such as shoveling heavy snow, pushing a vehicle, or walking in deep snow. The strain from the cold and the hard labor may cause a heart attack. Sweating could lead to a chill and hypothermia. 
• Walk carefully on snowy, icy sidewalks. Slips and falls occur frequently in winter weather, resulting in painful and sometimes disabling injuries. 
• If you must go out during a winter storm, use public transportation if possible. About 70 percent of winter deaths related to ice and snow occur in automobiles. 

WINTER DRIVING SAFETY 

Stay off the road if possible during severe weather. If you must drive in winter weather, follow these tips: 

• Keep in your vehicle: 
• A windshield scraper and small broom. A small sack of sand for generating traction under wheels and a set of tire chains or traction mats. Matches in a waterproof container. A brightly colored (preferably red) cloth to tie to the antenna. 
• An emergency supply kit, including warm clothing. 
• Keep your vehicle’s gas tank full so you can leave right away in an emergency and to keep the fuel line from freezing. 
• Make sure everyone has their seat belts on and give your full attention to the road. 
• Don’t follow other vehicles too closely. Sudden stops are difficult on snowy roadways. 
• Don’t use cruise control when driving in winter weather. 
• Don’t pass snow plows. 
• Ramps, bridges and overpasses freeze before roadways. 
• If you become stranded: 
• Stay in the vehicle and wait for help. Do not leave the vehicle to search for assistance unless help is visible within 100 yards (91 meters). You can quickly become disoriented and confused in blowing snow. 
• Display a trouble sign to indicate you need help. Hang a brightly colored cloth (preferably red) on the radio antenna and raise the hood after snow stops falling. 
• Run the engine occasionally to keep warm. Turn on the engine for about 10 minutes each hour (or five minutes every half hour). Running the engine for only short periods reduces the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and conserves fuel. Use the heater while the engine is running. Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow, and slightly open a downwind window for ventilation. 
• Leave the overhead light on when the engine is running so that you can be seen. 

DOWNLOAD APPS People can download the Red Cross Emergency App for instant access to weather alerts for their area and where loved ones live. Expert medical guidance and a hospital locator are included in the First Aid App in case travelers encounter any mishaps. Both apps are available to download for free in app stores or at redcross.org/apps. 

About the American Red Cross: 

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/ri, or visit us on Twitter at @CTRedCross. 

2022-01-27@12:18am–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– A car hit the back of a tractor trailer truck causing the car to rollover on I-95 northbound entrance ramp near the rest area at exit 22. There are no reported injuries, expect delays in the area.

Police UPDATE:

On January 26, 2022, at 10:18 p.m., Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls
reporting that gun shots were heard in the area of West Cedar Street and Price Avenue. A
heavy response of police officers rushed to the area. A gunshot victim was located and
transported to Norwalk Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Shell casings were located in
the immediate area. The Detective Bureau responded to the scene and assumed the
investigation.
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 to
come forward and contact the lead investigator, Detective Lindsey Taylor, who can be reached
by telephone at 203-854-3183, or email at ltaylor@norwalkct.org. Anonymous information may
be provided in one of the three ways below.

Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111

Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NORWALKPD” into the text field,

followed by the message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411)

2022-01-26@10:30pm–#Norwalk News: Receiving radio reports of a person being shot at Technology Plaza and West Cedar Street. Police are on scene establishing a crime scene, there are no further details at this time.

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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.

2022-12-26@12:20pm–#Fairfield CT– A car hit a school bus in the 900 block of Burroughs Road. Police said there was about 10 children onboard the bus but there were no injuries.

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.

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