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Bridgeport

Residents Urged to Report Flood-Related Damage

Bridgeport, CT – The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), has activated CrisisTrack to collect reports of flood-related damages and unmet needs resulting from the September 13th flooding event. Residents and households throughout Connecticut who were impacted by the flooding are encouraged to complete the CrisisTrack Damage Reporting Survey. The information collected will assist state and local emergency management officials in documenting and assessing the impacts of the flooding and identifying community needs. Residents can submit a damage report through the CrisisTrack survey no later than September 22nd: https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/CTDEMHS/request.html A QR code for the survey may also be distributed throughout the community to provide residents with convenient access to…

Westport

Westport Provides Flood Recovery Update

Sep 14, 2026 Alex

WESTPORT, CT — Following yesterday’s significant flooding throughout Westport, Town crews continue working to evaluate roads, drainage systems, public infrastructure and other affected areas. Residents may continue to encounter standing water, debris, and other impacts as cleanup and inspections proceed. Residents should continue to remain cautious and avoid areas that may still be hazardous. Westport emergency responders handled 130 flood-related calls, rescued 13 people from vehicles and evacuated five residents from a care facility. Town officials continue working to document the extent of the damage to residences, businesses and public infrastructure throughout the community. “We recognize the disruption and damage this event has caused and sincerely thank Westport residents and businesses for their patience, cooperation and understanding,” said First Selectman…

Bridgeport

OVER 100 MORNING FLOOD-RELATED CALLS

Sep 13, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department responded to approximately 100 flood-related calls during a period of five hours Sunday morning after heavy rains rapidly inundated the entire city. Many of the calls were for stranded vehicles in flooded intersections, after motorists attempted to drive through the water. Numerous drivers abandoned their vehicles that were disabled by flooding in dangerous places in the road. Those vehicles had to be towed. There were also many calls for severe water leaks in homes and commercial properties. The flooding and leaks also created traffic congestion in many neighborhoods. Some of areas hardest hit by flooding were the Rooster River area in the North End, East Main Street and Crescent Avenue on the East Side, Bishop Avenue.…

Residents Urged to Report Flood-Related Damage

Westport Provides Flood Recovery Update

OVER 100 MORNING FLOOD-RELATED CALLS

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