Bridgeport Snow News

Sanitation and Recycling Thursday routes are suspended due to focus on snow removal efforts. Services will resume on Friday, December 18th.  If your normal pick up day is Thursday, it will be postponed until Friday, and Friday pick up will be on Saturday.  DPF Sanitation crews will be working through the weekend to ensure all trash and recycling is clear. Please be patient and keep toters on your property until street plowing is complete.   Please be sure that your trash and recycling toters are easily accessible so that crews may have access for proper removal.   Transfer Station will reopen on Friday, December 18th.  Snow Related Emergencies Residents may call the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center hotline at 203-579-3829 with any snow related emergencies.   If residents suffer…

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Today’s 3rd Vehicle Fire

2020-12-17@5:43pm--#Milford CT-- Today's third vehicle fire is once again in Milford on Summit Avenue. A plow truck's engine compartment is fully engulfed. This press release was made possible by: https://ctbattery.com/

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2020-12-17@2:18pm#Milford CT--Today's vehicle fire is in the parking lot of the Pilot Truck Stop. Firefighters reporting two trucks on fire, one carrying cardboard and the other bleach. Firefighters quick response kept things from spreading.

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Fairfield Storm Preps

As you are likely aware, our region is expecting some significant snow tonight into tomorrow. We anticipate 12-18 inches of snow, though the predictions show a broad range of possibilities. The storm is expected to begin around 5 PM tonight at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour. There also may be some minor coastal flooding and wind gusts that could lead to possible power outages.  Fairfield's Department of Public Works and Emergency Responders are prepared for this storm and I thank them for their service to our community to keep all of us safe. In light of the expected white out conditions and limited visibility, I urge residents to stay off the roads and to not park…

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I-95 Traffic Delays

#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Heavy traffic on I-95 northbound. First area is by exit 27A northbound, and the next is from 21 to 23. Looks like the commuter traffic is starting early, possibly due to the storm.

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Westport Police Food Drive

The Westport Police Department is proud to announce our partnershipwith representatives of the Westport Health and Human ServicesDepartment and employees of Mental Grit Fitness in the ‘Stop, Shop andDrop-Off’ Holiday Food Drive scheduled for Thursday December 17 andFriday December 18, 2020.Volunteers from all three of these organizations will be on handcollecting donations at the Imperial Municipal Parking Lot, located directlyoff of Imperial Avenue in Westport, from 12:00pm to 4:30pm each of thesetwo days. All items collected will directly benefit needy families withinthe Homes with Hope Inc. network as well as those affiliated with theNorwalk chapter of the NAACP.The specifically requested non-perishable items are as follows: Canned, jarred and boxed goods including chicken, salmon,SPAM, tuna, fruit, applesauce, vegetables, soups/stews,peanut butter, jelly,…

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Red Cross Has Safety Reminders Ahead of Winter Weather

FARMINGTON, Conn. (December 15, 2020) – Connecticut is expecting a significant winter storm tomorrow night into Thursday. The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone to prepare in anticipation of the upcoming storm.   “As always, we want to remind people of the importance of being prepared in advance of a winter storm,” said Jocelyn Hillard, Regional Communications Director, American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region. “This is the first significant snowfall for our state this season. We just want to remind everyone to prepare and be safe."  WINTER STORM SAFETY 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…

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Missing Person

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