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Sleeping Giant State Park Declared Closed Indefinitely Sleeping Giant State Park Declared Closed Indefinitely
Sleeping Giant State Park Declared Closed Indefinitely The recent rash of storm, winds and tornadoes in Connecticut has led to the indefinite closure of one of the state’s most popular parks. Officials announced that Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden may be closed through the fall due to the damage sustained in the recent storms, which uprooted trees and sent utility poles flying in the region. Four tornadoes, a macroburst and a microburst struck Connecticut during the mid-May storm, according to the National Weather Service. The tornadoes were proceeded by damaging winds in the area that left the state park in a state of disarray. Sleeping …

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by Zak Failla
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Storm 'Sightseers' Being Reported At Parks Closed Due To Storm Damage Storm 'Sightseers' Being Reported At Parks Closed Due To Storm Damage
Storm 'Sightseers' Being Reported At Parks Closed Due To Storm Damage As crews continue cleaning up from last week’s severe line of storms, police officials are warning local storm ‘sightseers’ to stay clear of contractors and parks closed because of damage. According to the Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police, there is still extensive storm damage to a number of state parks and forests throughout the area following Tuesday’s storm, which uprooted trees and sent debris flying. In response, people have reportedly been making their way to those parks in an effort to evaluate and see the damage done in the region. “Please do not go to these parks…

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by Zak Failla