Connecticut
Governor Lamont urges residents to prepare for significant snowfall
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – Governor Ned Lamont advised Connecticut residents to prepare for the first significant statewide snowfall of the winter season.
The snow is expected to begin on the afternoon of Sunday, January 19, 2025, and continue into Monday morning.
Meteorologists predict that most of the state will receive 4 to 10 inches of snow.
Motorists are urged to plan ahead and avoid travel during the height of the storm, which is expected to impact road conditions.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has more than 600 snowplows and specialized snow removal equipment ready for deployment across the state.
Crews are on standby throughout the weekend and will remain active until the roads are cleared of snow and ice.
“We’ve only had relatively light snow so far this winter, but this is the first storm where most of the state can expect to see an accumulation of more than several inches,” Governor Lamont said. “This storm is being forecast well in advance, so now is the time to prepare. If possible, stay off the roads, enjoy the game, and wait until conditions improve. If you need to drive, take it slow, and if you approach a plow, please keep a safe distance and allow them to do their jobs.”
“If you must travel during this storm, please slow down, use caution, and leave extra space between your vehicle and others,” said Laoise King, Deputy Commissioner of CTDOT.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2022, there were 498 fatal crashes and over 32,000 injury crashes caused by snow or sleet conditions.
Tips for Staying Safe Around Snowplows:
- Maintain Distance: Stay well behind snowplows and avoid their blind spots.
- Avoid Passing: Passing a snowplow is dangerous and can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of collisions.
- Give Plows Space: Allow plenty of room for snowplow operators to work safely.
Winter Driving Safety Tips:
- Slow Down: Adjust your speed to match road conditions and increase your following distance.
- Equip Winter Tires: Winter tires improve traction on icy and snowy roads.
- Stay Informed: Check weather reports and road conditions before traveling. Visit CTroads.org for real-time updates.
- Prepare an Emergency Kit: Keep essentials such as blankets, water, snacks, a flashlight, and a first aid kit in your vehicle.
- Never Drive Impaired: Driving under the influence is illegal and hazardous to all road users.
For more information on snowplow safety and winter driving, visit NHTSA Winter Driving Tips.
To receive emergency alerts, visit CTAlert.
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Connecticut
HBO casting in CT for neighbor dispute docuseries
A hit HBO documentary series is looking to Connecticut for stories to feature in its second season.
The show “Neighbors” follows on-going neighbor disputes across the country. The goal of the show is to help neighbors reach a resolution, according to the show’s casting director and executive producer Harleigh Shaw.
“Each story we explore, we spend extensive time with neighbors on both sides to really understand the full context beyond the disputes,” Shaw said.
Producers wanted to share stories in the second season that were based in states that weren’t featured earlier this year in the first season, including Connecticut, Shaw said.
“A lot of the things that we’re most interested in are things that may seem small, but become a bigger issue between the neighbors,” Shaw said. “Anything from disagreements over gardening practices to property lines to noise to dock issues, if it’s a waterfront property. A whole myriad of things. We’re really open to anything.”
However, the show does avoid situations that are violent or dangerous.
Residents from Connecticut looking to participate should be open to third party conflict resolution, according to Shaw.
“Some of the ways that we did that were through mediation,” Shaw said. “That’s a huge one. But there are other things in terms of resources we’d be open to help the neighbors to like help work through the issues.”
Filming will take place throughout the summer and is expected to be completed by the end of September.
The show’s production team is located in New York City and Los Angeles.
“Connecticut has always been really interesting because it’s just a short trip away, and we’re just curious to explore the types of neighbor dynamics that are going on there,” Shaw said.
Connecticut residents who are interested in being on “Neighbors,” can apply at helloneighbortv.com and are encouraged to submit information about themselves as well as their neighbor dispute.
“The neighbor disputes are the entry point for this show, but we’re always also just very interested in inspiring amazing people doing cool stuff,” Shaw said.
“Neighbors” premiered in February and was quickly renewed. The show averages about 3 million viewers per episode.
The show features stories that make viewers laugh and cringe, according to HBO Programming’s Executive Vice President Nina Rosenstein.
“At a time when even the smallest disagreements can spiral out of control, ‘Neighbors’ feels both hilariously absurd and surprisingly relatable,” Rosenstein said. “What makes the show special isn’t just the stories and people they find, but the empathy and humanity they bring to each episode.”
Connecticut
‘Serious’ crash closes Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury
DANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Danbury drivers can expect hours-long closures on Sugar Hollow Road early Monday morning after a “serious” crash, according to local police.
Police said the morning crash has caused closures in both directions at the Ridgefield Line (Bennetts Farm Road) and at Miry Brook Road.
The road is expected to close for approximately three to four hours, police said.
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes, including George Washington Highway and Route 53.
There are no words on injuries.
Additional information was not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Connecticut
Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut
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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