Derby News: Hazmat Inside A Home
2020-05-26@2:28pm--#Derby CT-- Derby fire and hazmat on the scene at Marshall Lane for a sulfuric acid incident. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fall From A Parking Garage
#Bridgeport CT--At 8:50 this morning the Fire Department responded to a report of a person that fell from elevation off of the parking garage on Fairfield Avenue. First arriving firefighters met with PD (already on scene) who located the patient in an adjacent dumpster. FFs began working the patient who was unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. Rapid removal from the dumpster was performed by FD on a backboard, utilizing the side door of the dumpster. Medics continued patient care with the assistance of two FFs that continued working the patient to St. V’s hospital. No Further Information at this time along with the condition of the party. This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Director of Public Health and Social Services
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced the appointment of Lisa Morrissey as the new Director of Health and Social Services for the City of Bridgeport. Ms. Lisa Morrissey brings extensive knowledge to the role and most recently served as Health Director for the City of Danbury for three years. Mayor Ganim stated, “Lisa Morrissey came through a rigorous process. She has the experience in public service and extensive background in the area of health. Before her appointment, she played an integral role in securing COVID-19 testing for our City and her volunteer work through the pandemic has already greatly benefited our residents.” Ms. Morrissey received a Master’s in Public Health from New York Medical College and most recently served as…
Insurance Covered Covid Testing
The economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has placed families in financial hardship. Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Andrew N. Mais reminds insureds that all out-of-pocket cost for testing of COVID-19 has been removed for all fully insured and self-funded plans.* UPDATE: Treatment for COVID-19 is covered under all fully insured plans, including high deductible plans, and also covered under most self-funded employer-sponsored plans. Members in an employer-sponsored plan should verify with the carrier or employer specifics of their coverage for COVID-19 treatment. “Our insurance industry here in Connecticut has answered the call and protected those most affected by our current crisis by waiving out-of-pocket expenses for COVID-19 testing and treatment for all fully insured plans,” said Commissioner Mais. “Thanks to recent changes in federal law, employer-based plan sponsors are required to…
Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Police assist in FBI Stolen ATV Sting
2020-05-24@9:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police assisted the FBI and New York State Police in a stolen ATV sting. Bridgeport Police assisted in closing in on the suspects before the got on I-95 at Seaview and Connecticut Avenue. It appeared that two were taken in custody.
Southport News: 4 Bikes Stolen
2020-05-24@8:20pm--#Southport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating the theft of 4 bicycles from a garage on Center Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Multi-Car Crash, Possible Pedestrian Hit
2020-05-24@6:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Expect major delay on Chopsey Hill near Island Brook Extension where there is a multi-car crash possibly involving a pedestrian. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82873" align="aligncenter" width="1125"] Visit Perez Tires Website:https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]
2020-05-24@5:22pm #Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters extinguished a fire in a multi-family building on the 3rd floor in 200 block of Pulaski Street. Everyone made it out safely. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. Firefighters had to call the police for people tyring to reenter the building.
Fairfield News: Dinner And A Show
2020-05-24@3:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- A police officer working a detail at Stop and Shop called Fairfield Police to report a man was allegedly flashing people across the street from Andros Diner on Villa Avenue. At least he was wearing a mask....
Stratford News: Go Fly A Kite…But Not Near The Airport
2020-05-24@3:12pm--#Stratford CT-- Police were called to the Sikorsky Airport near Lordship Boulevard for a person flying a kite, possible to interfere with air traffic. This news report is made possible by;