Snow Emergency Declared for City Residents

February 7, 2013 By

February 7, 2013 – Stamford In anticipation of a major winter storm, pursuant to the City of Stamford Code of Ordinances, Mayor Michael Pavia is declaring a Snow Emergency, beginning today, Thursday, February 7th, at 5:00 PM. The Snow Emergency will remain in effect until further notice.

  • Parking is prohibited on all designated Snow Emergency Routes throughout the City.
  • Snow Emergency Routes are posted with signage. For a complete listing of
  • Snow Emergency Routes, visit: www.stamfordct.gov/road-maintenance/pages/snow-emergency-routes
  • All offending vehicles will be ticketed and towed during the Snow Emergency.
  • Municipal Parking Garages at Bedford Street, Summer Street and Bell Street will be open 24 hours per day, at no cost, until the Snow Emergency is lifted.

“When a Snow Emergency is in effect, it is necessary to ban on-street parking on the designated Snow Routes so that snow removal operations can better clear the roadways. Snow removal is significantly more difficult when parked cars prevent snow plows from clearing from curb to curb.” said Mayor Pavia.

  • Garbage/Recycling Collection scheduled for Friday, February 8th, will commence beginning at 1:00 AM. Residents should place collection containers at the curb tonight.
  • All Recycling Centers will be closed on Friday, February 8th.
  • The Transfer Station will remain open as scheduled.

For further information, please refer to www.cityofstamford.org., or call the Citizens Service Center at 203-977-4140.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

First Responder Addresses For The Newtown Tragedy

December 15, 2012 By

May we suggest a card or letter to the First Responders of the Newtown tragedy?

 

Newtown Police Department
3 Main Street
Newtown, CT 06470

Connecticut State Police
Public Information Office
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457

Sandy Hook Vol. Fire and Rescue
PO Box 783
18-20 Riverside Rd
Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corp.
77 Main St.
Newtown CT 06470

AND LETS NOT FORGET THE BRAVE TEACHERS OF THAT SCHOOL…

Sandy Hook Elementary School
12 Dickenson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Filed Under: Featured, In The News

Mandatory Evacuations are being called by Mayor Michael Pavia for portions of Stamford for flood prone areas

October 28, 2012 By

Sunday, October 28, 2012, 12:30  PM, Stamford   

Mayor Michael Pavia met this morning with City Operations and Emergency personnel and shared in a state wide conference call with Governor Malloy and members of CT Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Homeland Security.

The City of Stamford has officially opened the Emergency Operations Center and it is fully activated. A State of Emergency has been Declared for the City of Stamford.  Mayor Michael Pavia has announced a mandatory evacuation of areas that are most vulnerable to flooding.

Current projections from CT Emergency Services and Public Protection, as of 12 noon today, show that flooding potential may reach Category 4 of the Sea, Lake and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) Inundation Map.  (Refer to Map)  Unprecedented tides may reach as high as 8’ to 10’ above normal high tides.  Mayor Michael Pavia has ordered a Mandatory Evacuation (Effective immediately) for residents who live in SLOSH Areas I and II.

Residents who reside in SLOSH Areas III and IV are urged to prepare for a mandated evacuation, which may become necessary later today.

“Due to expected high tides, unprecedented storm surges, and heavy rains, I am advising anyone that lives in a low-lying area or along river flood plain areas, to relocate to higher ground,” the Mayor stated. “In the best interest of life and property, take all warnings to take precautions very seriously.  Residents should plan on extended evacuations due to forecasted extreme weather conditions.”

Residents who live on the following streets (SLOSH List for Category I and II) should evacuate their homes and move to higher ground.  Those streets are as follows:

  • Auldwood Dr; 32 and higher
  • Burwood Ave; 92 and higher
  • Cambridge Rd; 4, 12
  • Carter Dr; 27 and higher
  • Clinton Ave (odd only)
  • Cook Rd
  • Cummings Point Rd; 120 and higher
  • Davenport Dr
  • Davenport St
  • Division St; 1 – 28
  • Dolphin Cove Quay
  • Downs Ave; 93 and higher
  • East Ave; 24 and higher
  • East Main St; 1281 and higher
  • Eureka Ter
  • Flying Cloud Rd
  • Gatehouse Rd
  • Greenwich Ave; 108 – 186 (even only); 204 – 255 (both sides)
  • Gypsy Moth Landing
  • Half Moon Way
  • Hickory Dr
  • Hobson St; 95, 120
  • Holly Cove Cir
  • Joshua Slocum Dock
  • Kenilworth Dr E; 56 and higher
  • Kenilworth Dr W; 61 and higher
  • Lanark Rd; 33 and higher
  • Lighthouse Way; 31 and higher
  • Limerick St; 51 and higher
  • Main St; 1 – 29 (odd only)
  • Mathews St; 94 and higher
  • Milton St; 1- 18
  • Mitchell St; 46 and higher
  • Ocean Dr N; 2 – 50
  • Ocean Dr W; 367 – 389 (odd only)
  • Pulaski St; 44 and higher
  • Ralph St
  • Ralsey Rd South
  • Ralsey Rd; 82 and higher
  • Rockledge Dr; 102 and higher
  • Rogers Rd; 35 and higher
  • Saddle Rock Rd; 34 and higher
  • Sagamore Rd; 89 and higher
  • Sea Beach Dr; 39 and higher
  • Seaview Ave; 10, 43 and higher
  • Selleck St; 1 – 11
  • Shore Rd; 5
  • Signal Rd
  • Silver St
  • Soundview Ave; 200, 211
  • Soundview Dr; 45 and higher
  • Southfield Ave; 2 – 196 (even only)
  • Southfield Ave; 211 and higher
  • Thread Needle Rd
  • Top Galland Rd; 1 – 56
  • Tupper Dr
  • Van Buskirk Ave; 13 – 107 (odd only)
  • Wallacks Dr; 62 and higher
  • Wardwell St; 240
  • Water St
  • Waterbury Ave; 154 and higher (even only)
  • Weed Ave
  • Weed Cir
  • West Main St; 9 – 43
  • Whittaker St
  • Willowbrook Ave; 205 and higher

Residents should immediately make arrangements with family, friends or other accommodations outside of the hazardous area.  If none of those options are available to you, the City has opened the following shelters effective at 1:00 PM today:

  • Stamford High School, 55 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford  
  • Rippowam High School, 381 High Ridge Road, Stamford
  • Scofield Middle School, 641 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford

Bring any necessary medications, toiletries and bed linens you will need with you. Shelters are pet-friendly, however all animals must have their vaccinations up to date (tags or paperwork) and must be crated. Please bring food and medicine for your pets.

If necessary, additional shelters will open and be announced on the City’s website: www.cityofstamford.org and on Twitter @cityofstamford.

Stamford Public Schools will be closed Monday, October 29th through at least Wednesday, October 31st.

Parks & Recreation: All Stamford Parks are Closed effective 12 Noon today

Parking Garages: Bell Street, Bedford Street and Summer Street Garages    will be available for Free Parking for vehicles until further notice.

Garbage/Recycling Pick-up:  Will be postponed until further notice.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND CONTACTS:

Emergency Hurricane Hotline 203-977-8840

CL&P 800-286-2000

Filed Under: Alerts, Featured

Thanking the Crew of the East Side Fire Station (Shippan)

August 31, 2011 By

To the editor:

I would like to thank the firefighters from the East Side Station who responded to my call of downed and sparking wires during the hurricane. The response was immediate and they examined the interior and exterior of the house to make sure that no fire had started where the wires were sparking and popping outside the window. Stamford is fortunate to have such professionals in our Fire Department. The 911 operator also deserves mention as well for giving us safety instructions while waiting for the Fire Department to arrive.

Louis Volpintesta Jr.

Stamford

Filed Under: Letters From The Public

City of Stamford Declares State of Emergency

August 28, 2011 By

Mayor Michael Pavia is declaring a state of emergency effective at 8:00 a.m. Saturday August 27th, 2011. This state of emergency will be in effect until further notice. The City recommends that residents in low-lying areas evacuate and seek shelter on higher ground. Evacuation should be complete by no later than 7:00 p.m. on Saturday August 27th. To determine if your home will likely be affected please review the maps included in
this briefing.

Residents should make arrangements with family, friends or other accommodations immediately. If none of those options are available, the City is opening a shelter at Stamford High School on 55 Strawberry Hill Avenue at 5:00 PM. We are prepared to open additional shelters if necessary. Emergency workers at Stamford High School will direct evacuees to additional shelters if necessary.

Shelters are pet-friendly, but all animals must be crated. Please bring food and any medicines for your animals to the shelters.

The Mayor has temporarily suspended all parking meter rules beginning at 12:00 p.m.today so that residents in low-lying areas with multiple vehicles can move their vehicles to higher ground. All city parking garages are open and free.

Please routinely check you local news outlets for up to date information. The City will issue further information as it becomes available on its website and via Twitter, WSTC -1400AM and News 12 CT.

For further information on storm preparedness visit the American Red Cross website (www.redcross.org), and the federal government (www.ready.gov) for pointers on personal readiness.

During the emergency the City will use the Reverse 911 system to send a recorded message to each resident that has a published number.

EMERGENCY HELPLINES – UTILITIES

  • Aquarion Water Company 1-800-732-9678
  • Northeast Utilities (203) 386-2000
  • Yankee Gas 1-800989-0900

LOCAL NON-EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

  • City of Stamford Citizen Services (203) – 977-4140
  • Emergency Hurricane Hotline (203)-977-8840 (Latest updates, recorded messages) City of Stamford Police Department non-emergency (203)-977-4444
  • Stamford Hospital (203) – 279-1000
  • Connecticut Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
Filed Under: In The News

Mayor Calls for Partial Evacuation of City

August 28, 2011 By

Saturday, August 27, 1011, 12:30 PM, Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia has announced a mandatory partial evacuation of low lying areas of the City and areas that are most vulnerable to flooding. “Due to expected storm surges, high tides and heavy rains, I am advising everyone that lives in these areas to relocate to higher ground,” the Mayor stated.

Effective immediately, residents who live on the following streets are advised to evacuate their homes and move to higher ground. Those Streets are as follows:

  • Sea Beach Drive (#76 and above, even numbers only) Saddle Rock Road
  • Rogers Road (#49 and above)
  • Ralsey Road South (#1 through #37, odd numbers only) Downs Ave. (#111 through #142)
  • Ralph Street (#9 and #15)
  • Dolphin Cove Quay (#160 and above) Kennilworth Drive West (#73 through #95) Weed Ave. (Weed Circle, #195 through #225)

Residents should make arrangements with family, friends or other accommodations. If none of those options are available to you, the City is opening a shelter at Stamford High School, located at 55 Strawberry Hill Ave. at 5:00 PM.

Please bring any necessary medications, toiletries and bed linens you will need with you. Shelters are pet-friendly, however all animals must have their vaccinations up to date (tags or paperwork) and must be crated. Please bring food and medicine for your pets.

If necessary, additional shelters will open and be announced on the City’s website: www.cityofstamford.org and on Twitter @cityofstamford. Emergency workers at Stamford HS will direct evacuees to additional shelters, if necessary.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND CONTACTS

  • Emergency Hurricane Hotline: 203-977-8840
  • CL&P: 800-286-2000
  • Yankee Gas: 800-989-0900

LOCAL NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

  • Stamford Police Dept.: 203-977-4444
  • Citizens Service Center : 203-977-4140
  • Stamford Hospital: 203-279-1000
  • Connecticut Poison Control: 800-222-1222
Filed Under: Alerts

Hurricane Warning Posted For Stamford, CT

August 27, 2011 By

NEXT UPDATE… THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON AROUND 930 PM EDT…OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX- NORTHERN NEW LONDON-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN- SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX-SOUTHERN NEW LONDON-EASTERN PASSAIC-HUDSON- WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX- WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER- SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-BRONX- RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)-KINGS (BROOKLYN)-NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK- NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK- NORTHERN QUEENS-NORTHERN NASSAU-SOUTHERN QUEENS-SOUTHERN NASSAU- 708 PM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011 …HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT… …PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… MAKE THE FINAL PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. RUSH TO COMPLETION THE HARDENING OF YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS BY CLOSING SHUTTERS AND BRACING GARAGE DOORS. IF EVACUATING…LEAVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. GUARD AGAINST BEING STUCK OUT ON ROADWAYS WHEN DANGEROUS WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS ARRIVE. AGAIN…DO NOT STAY IN A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME. REMEMBER…PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN MOST OFFICIAL SHELTERS…SO CHECK AHEAD WITH YOUR INTENDED SHELTER. IF STAYING IN A HOME…TURN THE REFRIGERATOR TO MAXIMUM COLD AND KEEP IT CLOSED. TURN OFF PROPANE TANKS AND UNPLUG SMALL APPLIANCES. FILL THE BATHTUB WITH WATER IN CASE THE TAP WATER BECOMES UNAVAILABLE AFTER THE STORM. THIS IS FOR CLEANING AND FLUSHING PURPOSES. DO NOT DRINK IT.

via Hurricane Warning.

Filed Under: Alerts

Merritt Parkway likely will be closed Saturday at midnight

August 26, 2011 By

Source: The Norwalk Hour
http://www.thehour.com/story/510271

NORWALK — Hurricane Irene will bring large amounts of rain, sustained winds for a very long period of time, and the prospect of the Merritt and Wilbur Cross parkways being closed to traffic starting at midnight Saturday, according to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.

At noon Friday, Malloy outlined preparations being made in advance of Irene’s anticipated arrival in Connecticut late Saturday.

“What we are anticipating is tremendous tree damage and wind damage, and I would also warn you that we are also anticipating, based on current conditions, is the large-scale loss of electricity across the state and not just for a few hours, days and weeks,” said Malloy in a press conference at noon to address the approaching storm. “Of course, we are prepared to move populations should that be necessary.”

On Thursday, Malloy signed a Declaration of Emergency Order, authorizing him to order evacuations as needed to protect residents from the storm.

While no evacuations have been ordered yet in Connecticut, Malloy urged residents to use the time between now and midnight Saturday to prepare for Irene, and for those who live in low-lying areas that have flooded before to take extra precautions and get out if necessary.

“We are absolutely, 100 percent urging any citizen who has ever experienced flooding, in any part of the state previously, to take the steps necessary to vacate those circumstances by 12 o’clock midnight Saturday night,” Malloy said. “And that may move to an earlier hour if this storm moves more quickly.”

According to Malloy, there is a likelihood that the Merritt Parkway and Wilbur Cross Parkway will be closed Saturday at midnight due to the threat posed by the storm winds to the many trees along both roadways.

Malloy said that while the Irene’s winds have dropped slightly — to about 110 mph on Friday morning — the barometric pressure at the center of the storm is also dropping, leaving the possibility of the hurricane “recovering higher category status within an hour.”

The governor said officials are preparing for surges in the four to five-foot range.

Filed Under: Alerts

Hurricane Watch In Effect For Stamford

August 26, 2011 By

… DANGEROUS HURRICANE IRENE TO IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY NIGHT…

.NEW INFORMATION… A HURRICANE WATCH AND A TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAVE NOW BEEN ISSUED.

.AREAS AFFECTED… THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND MARINE INTERESTS IN SELECT LOCATIONS AND COASTAL WATER LEGS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK… NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY… SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT AND ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS… A HURRICANE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS… NORTHERN FAIRFIELD… NORTHERN NEW HAVEN… NORTHERN MIDDLESEX… NORTHERN NEW LONDON… SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD… SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN… SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX… SOUTHERN NEW LONDON… EASTERN PASSAIC… HUDSON… WESTERN BERGEN… EASTERN BERGEN… WESTERN ESSEX… EASTERN ESSEX… WESTERN UNION… EASTERN UNION… PUTNAM… ROCKLAND… NORTHERN WESTCHESTER… SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER… NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)… BRONX… RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)… KINGS (BROOKLYN)… NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK… NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK… SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK… SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK… NORTHERN QUEENS… NORTHERN NASSAU… SOUTHERN QUEENS AND SOUTHERN NASSAU.

FOR MARINE INTERESTS… A HURRICANE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LONG ISLAND AND CONNECTICUT COASTAL WATERS AND NEW YORK HARBOR.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS… WESTERN PASSAIC… ORANGE.

A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED AREAS.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED AREAS.

ALL PERSONS IN THE WATCH AREAS SHOULD REVIEW THEIR PREPAREDNESS PLAN AND BE READY TO IMPLEMENT IT SHOULD A WARNING BE ISSUED FOR THEIR AREA.

IN ORDER TO MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS… BE SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL CYCLONE EVENTS.

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK… NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT. PLEASE LISTEN CLOSELY FOR ANY FLOOD WARNINGS THAT MIGHT BE IN EFFECT FOR YOUR AREA.

PLEASE CHECK THE LATEST PUBLIC AND MARINE FORECASTS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT ADDITIONAL HAZARDS.

.STORM INFORMATION… AT 5 AM EDT… THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IRENE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 29.3N… LONGITUDE 77.2W. THIS WAS ABOUT 810 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF NEW YORK CITY NY… OR ABOUT 860 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF MONTAUK POINT NY. STORM MOTION WAS N OR 360 DEGREES AT 14 MPH. STORM INTENSITY WAS 110 MPH.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW… A HURRICANE WATCH AND A TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAVE NOW BEEN ISSUED. A MORE DETAILED STATEMENT WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

FOR THOSE UNDER A WATCH OR WARNING… NOW IS THE TIME TO INITIATE PREPARATIONS ACCORDING TO YOUR HURRICANE DISASTER PLAN SPECIFIC TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS.

FOR THOSE NEARBY… REVIEW YOUR HURRICANE DISASTER PLAN AND BECOME READY TO ACT IF A WATCH OR A WARNING IS LATER ISSUED FOR YOUR AREA.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACTIVELY LISTEN FOR FORTHCOMING INFORMATION FROM YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

MARINERS ARE URGED TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY PREPARATIONS TO RETURN TO PORT… SEEK SAFE HARBOR… AND SECURE THEIR CRAFT. NOW IS THE TIME TO INITIATE PREPARATIONS ACCORDING TO YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN FOR TROPICAL SYSTEMS. MONITOR WEATHER BROADCASTS FOR CHANGES TO THE LATEST FORECAST AND LISTEN FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.

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.NEXT UPDATE… THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON SHORTLY. IT WILL PROVIDE IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING THE EVOLVING TROPICAL CYCLONE THREATS AND THEIR POTENTIAL IMPACTS UPON THE AREA.

Filed Under: Alerts

City firefighters gear up for World Police and Fire Games

August 26, 2011 By

THE STAMFORD ADVOCATE — The burn begins around the 10th story.

That’s usually when the lactic acid hits the leg muscles of the four city firefighters who make up the Stamford Fire & Rescue Department stair-climbing team. After that it’s all willpower, for 20 or sometimes 40 more stories, the firefighters say.

Stair climbing is a grueling and little-known sport, or as some of the firefighters describe it, a functional exercise. Stamford Fire & Rescue firefighters Erik Abrahamson, Scott Avalos, Alan Hagander and Jimmy Tarzia take it seriously.

For the past six months they’ve used the 36 stories of Trump Parc, the city’s tallest building, as a training ground for this weekend’s 2011 World Police and Fire Games in New York City.

Read more: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/City-firefighters-gear-up-for-World-Police-and-2141784.php#ixzz1W69ZYAVu

Filed Under: Featured, In The News
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