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22/08/2024

22/08/2024

State and Local crews continue to make significant progress.

For those commuting to other towns: Route 6 at the Southbury/Woodbury line has been re-opened and is one lane, alternating traffic. Expect prolonged closures of sections of Route 34, Route 6, and Route 67 in Southbury, Oxford, Monroe and into the Valley.

21/08/2024

We are all working together and continue to make significant progress. We appreciate your continued patience as we work to triage and repair damaged areas.

*We understand that viewing flood damaged areas is intriguing, but we ask residents to 1) Avoid hazardous areas. 2) Do not proceed past areas clearly blocked by traffic cones/barricades/caution tape etc. 3) Respect the private property of others.

20/08/2024

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT FROM FLOODING EVENT.

The CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DESPP/DEMHS) is undertaking the initial damage assessment survey from the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding that occurred between the dates of August 18th and August 19th. It is crucial that we promptly assess the extent of the damages and gather the necessary information to determine if thresholds and criteria are met to be considered under the FEMA Individual Assistance program and/or Small Business Administration (SBA) programs.

To streamline the data collection process and ensure accurate and efficient reporting, the State of CT has created a dedicated public self-reporting link for the public to report damages to homes and businesses. This portal will enable us to gather comprehensive information regarding the damages incurred and identify areas where to direct damage assessment teams. This information will still need to be verified through a potential joint preliminary damage assessment in the weeks to come.

Here is the residential and business self-reporting link:

https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/CTDEMHS/request.html

20/08/2024

Please help if you can! 🙏

19/08/2024

Kudos to these heroes!!! 👏

19/08/2024

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Severe parameters look very marginal to me so not overly concerned with big impacts. Thankfully these will also be fast movers so the repeat Flash Flood threat is low in my opinion. Storms could occur anytime between now and 7PM, but I would watch for the main line around 5PM.

19/08/2024

19/08/2024

Route 34 in the area of the Stevenson Dam will be closed until further notice. Several portions of Route 34 in Newtown are unstable and partially washed out. We encourage residents who commonly use Route 34 to seek alternate routes.

State and local officials are working as quickly as possible to assess the impact of the flooding. You can do your part by remaining at home and off of the roads if at all possible. Please be patient with Emergency and Public Works crews. Thankfully, injuries have been minimal inNewtown so far.

19/08/2024

Flooding update: After several hours of heavy rain and multiple emergency calls, we have only a few road closures still in effect: Rte 53 @ Railroad bridge, Shelter Rock at Danbury Line (flooding), Fleetwood Ave (flooding), and W**d Rd entering onto Walnut Hill (small wash out on the side of the road).

Use extreme caution when traveling tonight and tomorrow throughout the region. Other towns have major infrastructure impacts and roads washed out. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!

Additional rain bands are heading into the area and may result in additional flooding.

19/08/2024

🚨 ⚠️ STAY HOME, stay safe, turn around, don’t drown! The towns of Newtown and Southbury have both issued a state of emergency due to numerous instances of flooding, roadways being completely washed away in some areas, including on the Oxford side of the Stevenson Dam and Southbury where some campers have been stranded at Kettletown Park, according to reports.

⚒️ Rte. 34 & 111 are completely closed until further notice, according to New 12.

☔️ The national weather service has issued a flood warning We hope all the first responders going to help these individuals stay safe and that everyone stays off the roads to keep safe.

“This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Central Fairfield County toward Northern New Haven Counties. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

Waterbury, Danbury, Shelton, Naugatuck, Southbury, Newtown, Fairfield, Trumbull, Ridgefield, Monroe, Bethel, Wilton, Brookfield, Weston, Redding, Middlebury, Beacon Falls, Georgetown, Oxford and Easton.

Law enforcement is reporting widespread water rescues taking place from Central Fairfield County into Northern New Haven County. In addition to reports of several mudslides, some road washouts have also been reported, particularly around the Southbury, Monroe, and Oxford areas.”

📸 Photos: Phil Cormier, Redding, CT

10/08/2024

🎶 🎤 🎸 Today’s the day! Get ready to rock out today from 4 to 10 PM at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center for Shamrockapalooza III, a benefit concert for Ann’s Place for cancer and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Foundation.

☘️ The Irish session musicians will be playing from 4 to 5 PM, followed by Don Lowe. 3’s a Charm goes on around 6/630 and we close out the night with the always amazing One Level Down. We appreciate our sponsors UK Gourmet and our member volunteers who donated gift baskets for the raffle. We will also have a 50/50 raffle as well.

🎟️ We would love to see you there! It’s $20 at the door or you can get tickets online through the link below. There’s also an Irish buffet by JJ Stacks, which is $18 per person. Grab a friend and come on out for great cause!!

🔎 Search “Shamrockapalooza” on Eventbrite!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shamrockapalooza-iii-benefit-concert-tickets-963844072567?aff=oddtdtcreator

Get ready to rock out at Shamrockapalooza III Benefit Concert, where we'll be jamming to great music while supporting a good cause!

03/08/2024

Murder in Ridgefield 😢

Early this morning, Saturday, August 3 at about 1:00 am, Ridgefield Police responded to 27 Powderhorn Drive for the report of a Domestic Incident. According to the police report, when officers arrived at the home, they found an elderly male deceased.

27/07/2024

🇺🇸 ‘s own Kelsey Reelick will be rowing in the for 🚣 Go Kelsey!!!

📸 Team USA

Learn more about Kelsey Reelick's accomplishments, career highlights, and biography

26/07/2024

🚨 Traffic alert ‼️

18/07/2024

Condolences to the families of the victims of this tragefy.

Authorities have recovered the bodies of two men who jumped off a boat on Candlewood Lake Monday night.

07/07/2024

💥 🧨 🇺🇸 Looking for fireworks shows in your area? Danbury's fireworks were held on Sat. 6/29, Wilton's were held on 7/4. But there are still plenty more opportunities to see the red, white & BOOM!

🌠Darien, July 12, Darien High School
Fairfield, Sunday, July 7, Jennings & Penfield Beaches.

🎆New Milford's fireworks will be held on 7/13, viewing from the town green.

🌠Redding, Redding 8th Annual Rock 'N Roots Music Festival and Fireworks Show, July 13. Live music starts 3 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Rain date is July 14. Lonetown Farm, 43 Lonetown Road, Redding

🎆Ridgefield fireworks will be held 7/7 at Ridgefield High School. A parking pass is required, however, ticket sales have ended.

🌠Stamford: Sunday, July 7, Cummings Park - Shippan Ave, Stamford

https://ctvisit.com/articles/connecticut-fireworks-2024