Connecticut
Connecticut Governor Urges No Travel Friday Evening Ahead of Snowstorm
Gov. Ned Lamont is encouraging Connecticut motorists to avoid travel on state roads during the evening of Friday, Dec. 26.
This advisory comes as a snowstorm is anticipated to impact the state during the evening and overnight hours. Those who must travel are urged to drive cautiously and allow snow removal crews adequate space to clear the roads safely, according to Lamont’s prepared statement.
Forecasts indicate that Connecticut may receive between 6 and 12 inches of snow statewide. The snow is predicted to begin late Friday afternoon and intensify from light to very heavy between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour at times during the evening. The storm is expected to taper off around sunrise on Saturday morning.
Lamont stated that the snow is projected to pick up quickly shortly after sunset on Friday. He added that the snowfall rates could be dangerous for driving. He recommended that anyone needing to travel should leave early and reach their destination before sunset.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has its fleet of 650 snowplows and specialized removal equipment ready for deployment. CTDOT crews are on standby and will remain active until roads are clear of snow and ice, state officials said. Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto confirmed that crews and contractors are prepared to clear roadways and will be out in full force.
Eucalitto also urged drivers to slow down, use caution, and maintain extra space between vehicles if they must travel during the storm. He asked the public to give plow drivers the room needed to work safely and efficiently.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 498 fatal traffic crashes and an estimated 32,213 injury crashes in 2022 under snow or sleet conditions.
CTDOT advises drivers to maintain distance from snowplows, avoid passing them, and allow operators ample space. For general winter driving safety, CTDOT recommends slowing down, keeping a safe distance from other vehicles, using winter tires, and preparing an emergency kit. Drivers should never drive impaired and should check weather and road conditions before traveling via CTroads.org, state officials said.
See CT Weather: Up To 10 Inches Of Snow Accumulation Now Forecast By Saturday
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – People like Dena Pizzoferrato are changing what they put in their grocery carts after hearing about a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
“I’m kind of a little nervous so I’m looking to see what I buy right now,” Pizzoferrato said. “Today I didn’t buy any lettuce. I said I’m OK for now.”
Doctors say the illness is spread through parasites that make their way onto fresh produce. There have been 23 reported cases in Connecticut since May, but the CDC says the number is likely higher. Across the country, more than 840 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported in 31 states.
Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea that can last days to weeks. Doctors have not identified a source for the outbreak.
Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare, said a range of produce could be contaminated.
“Typical things you would think are vegetables or fruits. In the past, it’s been raspberries, basil, cilantro. You may find it in lettuces, bagged salads. So it’s a variety of things that can be contaminated, but they have not found it at this time,” said Wu.
Wu said residents should take precautions with their produce. “Take precautions with your fruit and your produce. We give the same advice when people go overseas that you should always peel something. You should always boil something,” he said.
Doctors also recommend washing produce thoroughly if boiling is not an option, and washing hands regularly.
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Chip Rubenstein, owner of Chip’s Auto Sales of Milford, says he’s honored to celebrate the dealership’s 50th anniversary alongside America’s 250th birthday.
“I opened Chip’s Auto Sales in 1976, during a chaotic time for our nation in the world,” said Rubenstein, “50 years later, I am so proud of the legacy I’ve created as somebody who always tried his best to do right, and to serve my community proudly.”
Intense flames engulfed a car early Saturday morning in Trumbull.
Officials say it happened around 3:30 a.m. on Richfield Drive near the Bridgeport town line.
Trumbull and Bridgeport fire crews worked to put out the flames.
It was not immediately known how the fire started or if there were any injuries.
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