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Connecticut Major Disaster Declaration Approved

Mar 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has been notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that his request  for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Connecticut in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved, unlocking additional federal assistance programs for the state.   Today’s approval is for public assistance, meaning that impacted state agencies and municipalities in all eight counties will be reimbursed for 75 percent of the costs associated with their response and emergency protective measures.   The governor’s other request for disaster assistance, including individual assistance that could provide Connecticut residents with a number of critical benefits, such as expanded unemployment assistance, food benefits, and child care assistance, remains under review…

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Bridgeport

Ganim Gets Webster Bank Arena For Hospital Overflow

Mar 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE:  The State of CT readjusted their strategies yesterday evening due to resources and manpower. They are now looking to open Alternative Care Sites in Stamford (UCONN), Danbury (Western CT State Univ) and New Haven (Southern CT State Univ). Bridgeport is still on the list but on hold at this time due to the hospitals in our City being in better situations than others in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.   Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced today that he approved the Emergency Plan with the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management to stage Webster Bank Arena as the site for hospital overflow.  The activation of this plan will provide hospitals in Connecticut with an Alternate Care Site for patients…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Fire Destroys Home

Mar 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

3:51am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to 1072 Stratford Avenue for a structure fire.  When Ladder 6 arrived they found heavy fire on the left side of the building which quickly engulfed the structure.  At 4am a second alarm was transmitted as the fire extended into the third floor and then through the roof.  At 4:20am the evacuation tones sounded indicating to firefighters to exit the building and that firefighters were only to make an exterior attack on the fire, just in time as they reported all four sides of the building were engulfed and there was a collapse of the structure.  At 5:05am firefighters reported the bulk of the fire was out.   Mutual aid was provided by surrounding towns to…

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Press Release From Senator Blumenthal

Mar 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

U.S. Senator Blumenthal (D-Conn.) posted the following Tweet regarding President Trump’s travel advisory for Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey: Erratic. Impulsive. Dangerous. 180 degree flip flop in less than 8 hours. Now no quarantine. Less talk, more action, Mr President. We still lack ventilators, masks, tests, & other medical supplies.   This press release was made possible by:     [caption id="attachment_81162" align="aligncenter" width="591"] Visit Perez Tires at: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

Mar 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-03-28@9:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a street robbery in the 2800 block of Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of town.  A man was jumped by two other males who took his wallet with money.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_82158" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Online menu:https://bridgeport.orderamericansteakhouse.com/#/[/caption]

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Stratford

#Stratford PD To Enforce Groups Over Five

Mar 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD- With the Governor’s executive order issued last night prohibiting groups congregating in numbers larger than five, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick indicated that the Stratford Police Department would be actively patrolling and enforcing the order. “I cannot stress the importance of this enough; social distancing is absolutely essential to slowing the spread of the Coronavirus,” said Mayor Hoydick.  “I expect every resident will do their part to ensure that they are staying home as much as possible, and not congregating in groups of over five participants.  It is also incumbent upon parents to ensure that their children are not out in groups over the permitted size.  Right now we are keeping our parks and beaches open to the public- I think that’s…

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