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Viewer photos: Nor'easter storm damage in Fairfield
Sept. 27, 2:40 p.m.
By Roberto Torres
News 12 viewer Michael Marcon sent photos of the nor'easter's damage at his home on Shetland Road.
Frank Recchia on the scene at multiple downed trees in Weston
Sept. 27, 1:06 p.m.
Frank Recchia checks out how crews are cleaning up blocked roads in Weston.
Crews respond to multiple downed trees in Greenwich
Sept. 27, 10:49 a.m.
Strong winds from the nor’easter have brought down trees and branches across numerous roads in Greenwich, with crews responding to blocked and partially blocked roadways throughout town.
Connecticut State Police respond to more than 1K calls amid nor’easter
Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m.
Connecticut State Police say they responded to more than 1,000 total calls during the nor’easter on Saturday.
This includes 96 crashes and 327 traffic service-related calls.
One of the crashes involved a serious and/or fatal injury.
Downed trees block road in front of Redding church
Sept. 27, 9:16 a.m.
Crews are working to remove downed trees in front of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Redding.
Driver hits fallen tree as wires burn in Weston
Sept. 27, 7:32 a.m.
A driver struck a fallen tree after passing through an emergency scene in Weston around 3 a.m., according to the Weston Volunteer Fire Department.
The incident happened on Old Redding Road near Kellogg Hill Road, where a tree had fallen onto power lines and additional wires were burning in the roadway.
Firefighters were working to block the road when a vehicle drove through the emergency scene and underneath the fallen tree, which was resting on power lines.
The Weston Volunteer Fire Department is reminding drivers to treat all downed wires as live and never attempt to move them or drive through or over them.
Credit: Weston Volunteer Fire Department
Redding road closure update
Sept. 26 8:52 p.m.
Redding police say two roads remain close due to storm damage and hazardous conditions:
Putnam Park Road is closed between Pocahontas Road and Route 58.
Gallows Hill Road is closed between Drummer Lane and Old Stagecoach Road.
People are asked to call the department's line at 203-938-3400 to report a blocked road or hazardous debris that hasn't been marked yet. Officials also want to remind residents that town dispatchers do not have updates on estimated road reopening times or power restoration schedules.
United Illuminating restoration update
Sept. 26 8:51 p.m.
United Illuminating officials say crews have restored power for around 10,800 customers since the start of the nor'easter. The utility company is asking people to avoid all downed wires and use caution while driving. Customers can visit their website or call 800-722-5584 to report an outage.
Westport fire say conditions are expected to intensify overnight
Sept. 26 7:40 p.m.
Westport fire officials say another high tide is expected around midnight, They say residents in low-lying and coastal areas should remain alert for flooding. Moderate coastal flooding is also expected around Sunday's 12 p.m. high tide.
Credit: Westport Fire Department
Handful of Wilton roads impacted by storm, officials say more are possible due to strong winds
Sept. 26 6:26 p.m.
Wilton Department of Public Works have cleared eight previously blocked roads. As of this evening, six roads remain partially blocked but are still passable, though traffic may be limited to a single lane. There are also six fully closed roads.
Officials stress not to touch or remove any downed wires from vehicles or roadway after they received a report of a person removing a wire that became caught on their vehicle.
Due to strong winds expected town, officials say additional trees, wires, outages, and road closures are possible.
Nor'easter causes 'extreme' conditions along Bridgeport coastline Saturday
Sept. 26, 6 p.m.
Powerful winds and localized coastal flooding thrashed Bridgeport Saturday, as water levels reached two feet at the Bridgeport Ferry Dock.
Residents reported extreme conditions near Seaside Park, where intense gusts sent debris swirling and caused massive waves to kick up along the shore.
However, proactive efforts by municipal crews to clear drainage infrastructure ahead of the storm successfully kept widespread flooding to a minimum, officials said.
Nevertheless, City Councilman Jorge Cruz strongly warned motorists to stay off water-covered roads.
Eversource update: Power restored to 43k customers, 21K still in the dark
Sept. 26 5 p.m.
Eversource says their crews are responding to damage and outage locations across the state. As of 4 p.m., the company says they have restored power to roughly 43,000 customers since the storm began, with 21,000 Connecticut customers remain without power. The company says continue working around the clock to restore service.
Westport keeps parks, beaches closed as flooding threat continues
Sept. 26 4:57 p.m.
Westport officials say all town parks, athletic fields, beaches, and racquet facilities will remain closed through Sunday. They ask residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities as conditions are expected to worsen overnight. People are advised to not drive through flooded roadways or drive around barricades or road closures.
Photo credit: Town of Westport
Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection issues storm update
Sept. 26 3:10 p.m.
Bridgeport ferry terminal update
Sept. 26 3:08pm
News 12's Frank Recchia reports on the updated conditions from the Bridgeport ferry terminal. Ferry service was canceled Friday ahead of the storm.
Litchfield County communities impacted by storm
Sept. 26 2:50 p.m.
Inland communities are already being impacted by the nor'easter. The Bantam Fire Company in Litchfield says they are have responded to multiple trees and wires down today. As of 2 p.m., Maple Street is closed. West Hill Road in New Hartford is also closed between Burwell and Bruning Roads for a tree and wires down.
Photo credit: Bantam Fire Company
Redding hit by widespread power outages
Sept. 26 2:41 p.m.
Town officials say as of 2:30 p.m., over 400 homes are without power because of two very large outages. Several roads in town remain closed include Route 107 and Route 58.
Greenwich flooding begins as high tide approaches roadways
Sept. 26, 2:27 p.m.
The Greenwich Fire Department says the town experienced flooding in Cos Cob and Old Greenwich as high tide approached this morning. They ask people to be cautious in those areas.
Photo credit: Greenwich Fire Department
Saturday NOR'EASTER update: Stronger winds, more coastal flooding to come?
Sept. 26, 1:40 p.m.
Video from Citizen App shows Water Street in Norwalk flooded from storm
Sept. 26, 1:35 p.m.
Bridgeport ferry terminal flooded
Sept. 26, 12:45 p.m.
The Bridgeport ferry terminal is under nearly 2 feet of water.
‘Turn around, don’t drown.’ Bridgeport Fire Department Chief offers safety guidance
Sept. 26, 12:15 p.m.
Bridgeport Fire Department Chief Mark Cody spoke to News 12 about local impacts of the nor’easter and how to stay safe.
Heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and high tides all pose a danger to the public.
It is important to avoid travel and be aware of coastal flooding conditions, he explained.
“The water could rise fairly quickly. It takes as little as six inches to knock you off your feet… So, we need to be careful,” said Cody.
Residents should always avoid driving or walking in flooded areas.
“Turn around, don’t drown,” he said. “Don’t risk your life for that, it is not worth it.”
Downed wires burning on Easton Road in Westport
Sept. 26, 9:20 a.m.
The Westport Fire Department is responding to downed wires burning in the roadway on Easton Road between the Berkeley Road entrances. Additional trees, limbs and power lines could come down because of the strong winds. Anyone who sees downed or burning wires should call 911.
High tide and storm surge pose biggest concern as nor’easter impacts Milford
Sept. 26, 8:20 p.m.
Early Warning Sirens will be activated to alert Milford residents of the potential for significant coastal flooding in the shoreline areas.
Westport braces for another round of weekend weather
Sept. 25, 10:27 p.m.
News 12's John Craven spoke to Westport officials and residents who are bracing for downed trees and power outages in this weekend’s nor’easter – just two weeks after flash flooding inundated the town.
Bridgeport officials prepare for storm
Sept. 25, 6:14 p.m.
News 12's Frank Recchia spoke to Bridgeport officials on how they are handling the storm.
Gov. Lamont orders activation of the Connecticut Emergency Operations Center
Sept. 25, 6:11 p.m.
Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered an activation of the Connecticut Emergency Operations Center (EOC) ahead of the nor’easter that is anticipated to deliver heavy rain and strong winds across the state.
The EOC will enter enhanced monitoring mode effective at 10 p.m. Friday. It will then enter a partial activation mode effective at 7 a.m. Saturday, with state agency staff and partner liaisons providing in-person support. The EOC will remain activated 24/7 throughout the duration of the storm.
To sign up for the state’s CT Alert notification system, visit ct.gov/ctalert.
For emergency management news and resources, visit the state’s CTPrepares website at ct.gov/ctprepares.
For updates on any incidents that may be impacting state roads and highways, visit CTroads.org.
WEEKEND NOR'EASTER: What to Know About the Storm | NY, NJ & CT Forecast
Sept. 25, 5:45 p.m.
Gov. Lamont gives updates on weekend's nor'easter storm
Sept. 25, 12:59 p.m.
Gov. Ned Lamont reiterates advisories and warnings for Connecticut in a post on X.
He says to be aware of a wind advisory for all of Connecticut until early Sunday morning, a coastal flood warning for Fairfield and New Haven counties from 6 p.m. today until 6 p.m. Sunday and a coastal flood advisory for Middlesex and New London counties from 6 p.m. today until 6 p.m. Sunday.
"The intensity depends on the track of the storm, and as the forecast develops, I am encouraging everyone to stay alert for continued updates throughout this weekend," Lamont says.
He warns residents to never attempt to drive through a flooded road.
The Greenwich Police Department also shared a reminder for residents to prepare for the nor'easter earlier today.
They say to expect downed trees, downed power lines, power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
Family Nature Day canceled
Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m.
The White Memorial Conservation Center has canceled its 44th annual Family Nature Day scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, in Litchfield due to dangerous wind conditions; the Nature Museum will be open free of charge from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MTA prepares to maintain safe, reliable service ahead of nor’easter
Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m.
New York City travel systems will focus on maintaining safety and reliability throughout the nor’easter this weekend.
MTA CEO Janno Lieber says all agencies will have teams evaluate weather issues in real-time.
Wind is the biggest concern for the storm, especially after downed powerlines disrupted LIRR service on Wednesday.
PSEG and LIPA leadership will be diligent and address any issues as they arise.
Lieber says MTA crews have been deployed at strategic locations so they can respond quickly and efficiently.
Empty tractor trailers and tandem trucks will also be banned from MTA bridges and tunnels starting at midnight.
Lieber also said the city’s bus command center is fully staffed throughout the weekend. Reroute plans will allow the system to continue running despite possible flooding.
Fairfield flooding
Sept. 25, 11:24 a.m.
Fairfield Emergency Management is monitoring the nor'easter expected this weekend and warns flooding may occur along the coast and near rivers, especially at high tides at 11:54 p.m. Saturday, 12:09 p.m. Sunday, 12:36 a.m. Monday and 12:49 p.m. Monday; residents who experience recurrent flooding should consider moving cars to the Fairfield Train Station lot at 165 Unquowa Road (southbound side), where parking restrictions are waived during storm emergencies.
For more information, click here.
AAA shares key nor’easter safety tips as homeowners prepare for strong winds and heavy rain
Sept. 25, 8:26 a.m.
Tips on keeping safe during the nor'easter
Event Cancellation
Sept. 25, 7:26 a.m.
Friday's Hope on the Green – Pink Pledge Kickoff event in Fairfield has been canceled.
Strong winds and heavy rain threat has Fairfield officials urging storm preparations now
Sept. 25, 7:03 a.m.
Some ferries between New London, CT and Orient canceled ahead of nor’easter
Sept. 24, 12:38 p.m.
The cancellations affect service between New London and Orient Point.
