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 [...]

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 [...]

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,” [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

... 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 [...]

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 [...]

These pictures were taken during a Swift Water Training Drill conducted by the Training Divison and the Rescue Company of the Stamford Fire & Rescue Department [nggallery id=1]

Before a Hurricane To prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures: Make plans to secure your property. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking. [...]