Isaias Outage Update: 1,200-Plus Crews Now At Work; Latest Rundown Of Most-Affected Towns Isaias Outage Update: 1,200-Plus Crews Now At Work; Latest Rundown Of Most-Affected Towns
Isaias Outage Update: 1,200-Plus Crews Now At Work; Latest Rundown Of Most-Affected Towns About 320,000 customers in Connecticut remain without power as of Saturday morning, Aug. 8 - four days after Tropical Isaias swept through the region. Related story: Tornado In Westport Confirmed During Tropical Storm Isaias Of those outages, about 291,000 are in the Eversource service area. Nearly 1,200 crews – including mutual aid from out-of-state – were continuing to repair the widespread damage to the electric system on Friday, Aug. 7, an increase of approximately 500 crews from Thursday,  Aug. 6, Eversource said. Despite calling in outside contractors, many from out o…
Isaias Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times; Fairfield County Communities Most Affected Isaias Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times; Fairfield County Communities Most Affected
Isaias Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times; Fairfield County Communities Most Affected Some Connecticut residents may be without power throughout the weekend, as utility crews continue working to repair the damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. Despite calling in outside contractors and working around the clock to restore power, Eversource is estimating that storm restoration will not be “substantially complete” until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. According to Eversource, more than 700 crews are working to repair the widespread damage to the electric system caused by Isaias. A “significant” number of additional out-of-state mutual aid crews are arriving Friday, Aug. 7. A…
Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Fairfield County Communities Are Most Affected Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Fairfield County Communities Are Most Affected
Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Fairfield County Communities Are Most Affected More than 40 percent of Eversource’s 1,281,259 Connecticut customers remain in the dark days after Tropical Storm Isaias swiftly swept through the East Coast. Two days after the storm tore through the region, bringing down trees and power lines, 533,439 in Connecticut remain without power as of midday Thursday, Aug. 6 as Eversource crews work around the clock to make repairs. In Fairfield County, outages were still being reported in: Danbury: 15,566; Norwalk: 12,497; Westport: 12,258; Greenwich: 8,732; Ridgefield: 7,830; Newtown: 7,358; Stamford: 6,823; Monroe: 6,650; New Canaan: 5,965; B…
Fairfield County Isaias Update: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power, Towns Most Affected Fairfield County Isaias Update: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power, Towns Most Affected
Fairfield County Isaias Update: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power, Towns Most Affected Nearly half of Eversource’s Connecticut customers remain without power a day after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the region, toppling trees and power lines. As of 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 618,418 of Eversource’s 1,281,259 Connecticut customers were still in the dark as the company works around the clock to make repairs following the storm. In Fairfield County, outages were still being reported in: Danbury: 16,104; Norwalk: 14,606; Westport: 12,215; Greenwich: 9,675; Stamford: 9,046; Newtown: 9,037; Ridgefield: 8,501; New Canaan: 7,703; Brookfield: 5,833; Wilton: 5,453; Mon…
Tropical Storm Isaias Update: These Fairfield County Towns Most Affected By Power Outages Tropical Storm Isaias Update: These Fairfield County Towns Most Affected By Power Outages
Tropical Storm Isaias Update: These Fairfield County Towns Most Affected By Power Outages Click here for a new, updated story - Tropical Storm: Widespread Reports Of Damage In Hard-Hit Fairfield County Some Fairfield County communities fared better than others as Tropical Storm Isaias raged through the region, leaving millions of East Coasters without power. Eversource was working to respond to thousands of reported outages as of 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 after the storm toppled trees and sent power lines and poles flying across roadways. Many of the towns hit hardest were in the area of the county covered by a Tornado Warning issued around 1:30 p.m. and lasting until 2:15 p…
Thousands In Connecticut Without Power As Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Area Thousands In Connecticut Without Power As Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Area
Thousands In Connecticut Without Power As Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Area Click here for an updated story - Tropical Storm Isaias Update: These Fairfield County Towns Most Affected By Power Outages Thousands of Connecticut residents are without power as Tropical Storm Isaias brings whipping winds and rain to the region, toppling trees limbs and power lines. Eversource was reporting that 2,879 of its 1,281,259 Connecticut customers were without power as of 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4. United Illuminated was reporting seven outages impacting 2,091 of its customers. In Fairfield County, Eversource had 544 customers without power in Greenwich, followed by Wilton (5…
Tow Truck Driver Killed In Merritt Parkway Crash Tow Truck Driver Killed In Merritt Parkway Crash
Tow Truck Driver Killed In Merritt Parkway Crash A tow truck driver from an area company that has served Fairfield County for years, was hit and killed in a freak crash on the Merritt Parkway. Corey John Iodice, 58, Seffner, Florida, was killed around 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, on the Parkway in the Trumbull area near Exit 47, said the Connecticut State Police. According to police, the crash took place when Iodice, who was driving an Iodice Family Transport tow truck out of Fairfield, was attempting to load the disabled vehicle of a 25-year-old Bridgeport man. While loading, a friend arrived to pick up the stranded man and was parke…
COVID-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive COVID-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive
Covid-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive Weston residents can rest easy that they have adequate police coverage even after four of the town's officers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Weston First Selectman Chris Spaulding said there has been no gap in coverage with other officers filling shifts. In addition to the police officers, one person in the department's communications center tested positive for COVID-19 as well. After the first signs of symptoms, potentially exposed staff have been tested, Spaulding said. "Weston is an incredibly resilient town with amazing staff and citizenry," Spaulding said.…
COVID-19: Westport, Once CT Epicenter, Sees First Day With No New Cases Since Start Of Pandemic COVID-19: Westport, Once CT Epicenter, Sees First Day With No New Cases Since Start Of Pandemic
Covid-19: Westport, Once CT Epicenter, Sees First Day With No New Cases Since Start Of Pandemic Westport, once the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epicenter following a house party in which an infected partygoer spread the virus to dozens of others, has seen its first day without an increase in the number of cases. According to state numbers, Westport remained at 174 reported COVID-19 cases on Monday, April 13, the same number of cases reported on Sunday, April 12.  Weston saw an increase of one case from 39 to 40 recorded cases. But officials with the Westport/Weston Health District said that although the "curve" may be flattening, now is not the time to relax social distancing. …
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Fairfield County Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Fairfield County
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Fairfield County Many Fairfield County residents are still without power a day after thunderstorms rocked the region, taking down trees and power lines. As of 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, Eversource was still working to restore power to 9,090 of its 1,279,556 Connecticut customers, while United Illuminating was reporting just six outages, with just one in Fairfield County. Previous story: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Fairfield County In Fairfield County, outages were still being reported in: Redding: (283); Newtown: (197); Greenwich: (149); Stamford: (74); Da…
COVID-19: First Fatality Linked To Virus Reported In Westport COVID-19: First Fatality Linked To Virus Reported In Westport
Covid-19: First Fatality Linked To Virus Reported In Westport Westport's first fatality related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was announced by the town's First Selectman Jim Marpe. "I regret to inform you that Westport has experienced its first fatality resulting from COVID-19," Marpe said on Thursday, April 2. Related story - COVID-19: New Listing Of Cases By Towns, Cities The Westport resident was an 80-year-old man, the Westport Weston Health District said. "On behalf of the entire Westport community, I want to express my deepest condolences to his family," Marpe added. Marpe said the town is working "diligently and tirelessly" t…
COVID-19: One Of Connecticut's 19 Fatalities ID'd As Weston Resident COVID-19: One Of Connecticut's 19 Fatalities ID'd As Weston Resident
Covid-19: One Of Connecticut's 19 Fatalities ID'd As Weston Resident A Weston resident has died from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a notice from town officials, one of 19 deaths reported across the state. Weston officials posted a statement on Wednesday, March 25 announcing the passing: "We regret to inform you that one of our community members has succumbed to his illness caused by COVID-19. Our condolences and sympathies go out to his family as they mourn their incredible loss." The deceased person was not identified.  Town officials said they working closely with public health partners to monitor conditions in to…