08/28/11 Goodnight Irene - I'll See You In My Dreams

Here's Johnny Cash To Cheer Us Up In Greenwich ....

08/28/11 CT NEWS ALERT: Body Recovered In Bristol Thought To Be Man From Capsized Canoe

Body Recovered In Bristol Thought To Be Man From Capsized Canoe In Bristol, authorities late Sunday recovered the body of a man believed to be one of two people whose canoe capsized in the flood-swollen Pequabuck River just after 3 p.m. The other man in the canoe had been rescued shortly after the incident.

08/28/11 The National Weather Service forecast for Greenwich for the rest of the week

Tonight: Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to between 11 and 16 mph. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind between 7 and 9 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind between 3 and 5 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67

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08/28/11 Deputy Police Chief Jim Heavey Reports On Hurricane Aftermath Status

This is Deputy Police Chief Jim Heavey providing you an update on conditions within the Greenwich Community after the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. There are many downed power lines throughout Town. These lines are considered extremely dangerous and avoided at all costs. If you see an emergency situation please dial 911. At this time the Departments of Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Police are working in close coordination with Connecticut Light and Power to clear primary roads for emergency response and safe travel. Connecticut Light and Power will begin work on power restoration beginning at 6:00AM Monday morning. There are approximately 13,000 of the 27,000 Greenwich C L & P customers without power. The evacuation notices that were sent out Saturday morning were based on tidal surges and the cresting of the Byram River. Both of those threats have abated. You are clear to return to your home. The American Red Cross Greenwich Chapter continues to operate a shelter for displaced citizens at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center at 449 Pemberwick. While the worst of the storm has passed, the cleanup efforts will take several days. Please do not place your yard debris in the public right of way as this will contribute to clogging storm drains and cause street flooding. We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we weathered Hurricane Irene together. To listen to the above message, you will need audio software and speakers on your computer.

08/28/11 GREENWICH BOARD OF EDUCATION: Schools Are Closed Monday August 29, 2011

FYI - just sent message below to staff.

School starts for students on Thursday, 9/1/11

Grade 6 and 9 students have orientation on Wednesday, 8/31/11
there were some student activities planned for tomorrow, mostly athletic practices - all have been cancelled.

Hurricane Irene has left the Town with power outages and road closures due to downed trees and power lines. Therefore, schools are closed tomorrow, Monday, August 29, 2011.

All staff and any student activities that had been scheduled are cancelled. This will be treated as a 'snow day closure' for staff, so please follow the relevant attendance protocols.

Kim Eves
Director of Communications
Greenwich Public Schools
290 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT, 06830

www.greenwichschools.org

Phone: 203-625-7415
Fax: 203-869-8003
kim_eves@greenwich.k12.ct.us

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Kim Eves
Director of Communications
Greenwich Public Schools
290 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT, 06830

www.greenwichschools.org

Phone: 203-625-7415
Fax: 203-869-8003
kim_eves@greenwich.k12.ct.us

08/28/11 "How High is The Water Momma"

08/28/11 Storm Update From Rabbi Mitch At Temple Sholom

Hurricane Update From Temple Sholom August 28th, 2011 Dear Friends: Temple Sholom is pleased to report that our building will open tomorrow morning at 9:00am, to offer a gathering place for all those without power in our community. We are able to offer kosher food, coffee, electricity to charge mobile devices and computers, and WiFi access. We also will have our Teen Lounge open as a place for children and teens to socialize. Please feel free to invite neighbors and friends and anyone who might be in need of a welcome in the aftermath of the storm. We hope that you weathered Hurricane Irene in safety and with a minimum of damage. Should you have any questions, please feel free to be in touch via email at info@templesholom.com or call us at (203) 869-7191. With prayers for blessings and peace -- Rabbi Mitch and the Staff and Leadership of Temple Sholom

Temple Sholom | 300 East Putnam Avenue | Greenwich | Connecticut | 06830

08/28/11 "Shelter From The Storm"

08/28/11 VIDEO: Hurricane Irene hits West Haven

08/28/11 Greenwich Patch Video: Over the Banks: Byram, Glenville, Pemberwick, the Shoreline

WHERE IS THE GREENWICH TIME?

Winds, Rain, High Tides Take Their Toll On Greenwich

Hurricane Irene left her mark throughout Greenwich which remains under a state of emergency.

The Byram River spilled over its banks, flooding the Glenville and Pemberwick neighborhoods of town. Along Caroline Place and Riverdale Avenue, the river swiftly flowed and flooded backyards and homes on Riverdale. Many residents in the area heeded police, and evacuated their homes.

Across the river in Pemberwick, streets were flooded with river waters surrounding homes including some on Den and Hollow Wood lanes.

Further up river, at The Mill, just behind the Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, the water falls continued to rage with storm runoff.

At the Arch Street ferry dock, Long Island Sound lapped against the town's Parks and Recreation building, flooded the ticket booth on the dock and began to encroach the parking lot of the Delamar hotel across the harbor.

Bruce Park was closed by late morning as town crews erected sawhorses and signs to prohibit traffic entering the park. Entry also was prohibited to Grass Island and surrounding roads leading into the waterfront Belle Haven neighborhood.

Byram Park was off-limits as well as the high tides flooded the parking lot with water coming up to the wall of the Byram Yacht and Boat Club.

And along South Water and Mill streets, the curious watched as boats docked on the Byram River at Catalano Brothers had risen to the level of the parking lot. The water swirled around the popular Sam's Place bar and restaurant just across the Mill Street bridge.

Many roads throughout town remain closed because of downed trees including Weaver Street, Glenville Road and Old Church Road.

08/28/11 Old Greenwich Storm Damage Photos From The "Greenwich Real Time" Blog

Storm damage photos - Greenwich Real Time - Greenwich Time

http://blog.greenwichtime.com/realtime/2011/08/28/storm-damage-phone-photos/

On WCBS, reporter John Slattery did an excellent job in Greenwich, Conn., noting that the scene at a boat basin “looks like the scene in the Mississippi River — but this is Old Greenwich.

08/28/11 Alex Sauerbrunn Put This Video Of Farmington River Overflowing Its Banks Upstate

08/28/11 Bridgeport mayor imposes 8 p.m. curfew as city works to address downtown-wide blackout

ASSOCIATED PRESS: The mayor of Connecticut's biggest city says he is imposing an 8 p.m. curfew as crews work on a power outage affecting the entire downtown.

Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch says he is asking resident to cooperate to maintain order and keep residents safe.

The power was cut to Bridgeport's downtown and East Side areas shortly before noon Sunday because of flooding concerns at two substations. It is unclear how long the outage will last.

Low-lying areas throughout the city are experiencing flooding due to the combination of the storm surge from Tropical Storm Irene and an unusually high tide.

Two city shelters are housing 700 people. Officials are clearing downed trees from intersections and setting up portable stop signs at major intersections where traffic signals lost power.

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08/28/11 Lincolns Log: Hearst Newspaper Senior Vice President Lincoln Millstein Takes Out His Camera To Help Out The MIA Greenwich Time Reporters

Photos of flooding in Old Greenwich in Irene’s wake August 28, 2011 at 11:48 am by Lincoln Millstein Arch Street Perrot Library roundabout Porricelli parking lot Arch Street RR underpass Softball field OG gas station at Arcadia and Park

08/28/11 CL&P Crews Have Started To Clear Downed Wires

Connecticut Light and Power crews have started to clear downed wires in town, with the aim of eliminating safety hazards.

The CL&P crews will NOT be shifting to power restoration until early tomorrow morning.

Many folks in Greenwich will most likely get their power turned on sometime in September.

The power company’s response teams are paired with town tree crews.

CL&P did not begin any work until 1 p.m., due to company and OSHA policies that do not allow workers on the job in winds above 35 miles per hour.

Currently 13,457 Greenwich customers were without power, up from just over 12,000 earlier this morning.

Town officials said Hurricane Irene knocked down 15 power poles in town.

That is being compared to 120 poles that were knocked during last year’s March nor’easter.

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08/28/11 VIDEO: Binney Park In Old Greenwich Under Water

08/28/11 Half Of Greenwich Is In The Dark

Close to 13, 000 Greenwich residents, or about 50 percent of Connecticut Light and Power customers are without electricity.

The town is waiting on the utility to send out line crews, while safety guidelines prevent them from putting workers in a bucket truck with winds over 35 miles per hour, and winds are picking up.

Greenwich Roundup will post more news as it becomes available from the Town of Greenwich and other sources..

08/28/11 UPDATE: Most Homes In The Sheephill Road Area In Riverside Are Still Without Power

According to the CL&P power outage map, as of 12:00 p.m., 31 to 40 percent of Greenwich was without power.

http://www.cl-p.com/outage/OutageMap.aspx

Strong winds gusts will remain in the area until about 5 to 6 p.m. this evening, as Irene clears out, which means more power outages are possible due to downed trees.

The Latest CL&P News About Tropical Storm IRENE

Twitter Updates

• @marklaptwit @Imprezarose We're having technical difficulties due to the amount of texts we're receiving. Thanks for your patience. 14 minutes ago
• @Haffenreffer @clipherwings We're having technical difficulties due to the amount of texts we're receiving. Thanks for your patience. 15 minutes ago
• @Tash_Millz Please assume any line is live & stay as far away as possible. Call 911 to report downed wires to local officials. Stay safe!about an hour ago
• @abcddesigns text "outage" and your zip code to 24612 for outage updates for your town about an hour ago
• Lots of traffic to our outage map right now. Tip: if map is slow to load, click 'Outage Details' on right to see total outages in your town.about an hour ago

Latest Press Releases

• CL&P Opens Emergency Operations Center
• You Just Bought a Home Generator. Now What?
• As Hurricane Irene Strengthens, CL&P is Getting Ready - Are You?
• Westport, CL&P Unveil Town’s First Electric Vehicle Charging Station
• Going Away to School? CL&P Offers Dormitory Safety Tips

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08/28/11 The Twits On Twitter Are Still Tweeting About Irene On A Sunday Morning Like No Other In Greenwich

WHERE IS THE GREENWICH TIME?

WHERE ARE THE GREENWICH TIME'S BREAKING NEWS REPORTS?

twc_hurricane Record flooding on Assunpink Cr. at Trenton, NJ. Per The Trentonian: mandatory evacs for "The Island" neighborhood due to Delaware River.· reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Water 4 feet deep in Bellmore, NY (Long Island). Merrick Road South is inundated. Map: http://t.co/x0qAzjT #irene3 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

gilsimmons ***THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP! I am done for the day! Be smart and Be SAFE! -Gil6 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Highest official gust from an airport today 67mph in Groton. Some of the more exposed areas and beaches likely 70+9 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane RT @CTLightandPower: We’ve surpassed the outage record set by Hurricane Gloria in 1985! 486,000+ customers now without power.17 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane RT @NBCConnecticut: Bristol evacuating homes along East Main St. in the Forestville section due to severe flooding, according to police.18 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

CTLightandPower We’ve surpassed the outage record set by Hurricane Gloria in 1985! 486,000+ customers now without power #CTIrene20 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Still rising, damaging gusts possible through afternoon RT @ronnechs: @ryanhanrahanis this number going to rise or has it topped off?20 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Wow thanks for sharing RT @krowell1873: @ryanhanrahan this is near guilfords town beach. http://t.co/KN1Be7R20 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane 20 homes surrounded by water...evacuations taking place...2 people trapped in Forkston, PA...just northwest of Scranton. #irene21 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Breaking: CL&P outages at 486,000 exceeding Gloria as the worst outage in CT history24 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane #Irene 403 storm reports in the past 24 hours from NC to ME27 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane River flooding around NYC...purple dotes indicate major flooding, red is moderate flooding http://t.co/8KD1PU530 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

Evansweather Rain has ended in NYC, still rain in N. Suburbs, trees down, still a north to northwest wind threat through the afternoon be careful !33 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Rockaway River @ Boonton above Reservoir observed at 7.37 feet, record flood is 7.2" April 5, 198434 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane E. Branch DE River @ Margaretville, NY last observed level: 12.21 feet ; 12 feet is mod. flood stage, http://t.co/SIAc7iu36 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 Dr. Mel says "everything's flooded" near his home along the shoreline in East Haven. Streams where none existed before. #irene36 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 "It's Terrible" says Dr. Mel. (Succinct as ever!) #irene37 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Amazing... every single customer in Branford, Guilford, and Madison are without power41 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane 72 mph wind gust reported in Fairhaven, Mass. (Plymouth County)42 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

UPDATE:

11:30 AM

twc_hurricane An overview of the flood threat in the Northeast: http://t.co/xoA00lc· reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane North Tube of the Holland Tunnel & the lower level of the GW Bridge including the Palisades Parkway ramp to the bridge are now open30 seconds ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Just got a picture from my brother... his house next to the Guilford Green flooded by Long Island Sound3 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Nasa image of Irene making landfall #irene http://t.co/fg8DQPs6 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Wow... thank you! RT @krowell1873: @ryanhanrahan seaside ave in Guilfordhttp://t.co/0NRdzyQ http://t.co/6cgeDaF8 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Tide appears to have peaked in Bridgeport at 12.7ft. 2nd highest in last 100 years.8 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane buzzard bay, ma winds SSE sustained 42mph gusting to 51 mph12 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Wind gusts around MA, RI, and CT range from 40 mph to 50 mphhttp://t.co/ZiFVQpi13 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Holland Tunnel has now reopened.14 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Mt. Holley VT large culvert near intersection of VT RTE 155 and maple hill road washed out18 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Hawthorne, NY street to north of washington ave, as at least 4ft of water18 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Record #flood at Mahwah, NJ on Ramapo River, with records dating at least to 1903. Flood alerts (in green): http://t.co/rKiTVr7 #irene19 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Ham Radio Operators Busy RT @WX1BOX: Hundreds of reports of damage and flooding coming in....trying to keep up as best as possible.20 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

RachelFrankCT ‎532,000 without power and counting http://t.co/hFcRgwe22 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 "In about 2 hours or so the storm system will be out of CT... Maybe we'll see sunshine later in the day," says Steve Villanueva #irene23 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 South of the eyewall there's no more rain, Steve Villanueva says. #irene26 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Tide in Bridgeport has eclipsed December 1992. Life threatening surge event ongoing just shy of 1938 hurricane.26 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

News12CT Fairfield PD: Floodwaters are now 1/2 mile inland. Please call 911 if you have a life threatening emergency.31 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Worst is not over for most of the state. Life threatening storm surge peaking now, strongest gusts yet inland.30 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Numerous reports of roads washed out in Berkshire Co., MA. Map of area:http://t.co/VPY7sKp #irene32 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

NHC_Atlantic Tropical Storm #Irene advisory 33 issued. Center of #Irene inland over southeastern new york state http://t.co/vlNQVJC32 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan A top 3 storm surge event ongoing in central and western Long Island Sound. Severe flooding ongoing.37 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Worst wind now in New London County. 48 mph sustained winds and gusts into the 60s!38 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Tropical Storm Irene: 11 AM ET, 60 mph winds, 966 mb, moving NNE at 26 mph.http://t.co/dTlOPwM39 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Wow New Haven harbor now covering Long Wharf Drive.42 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Many rivers in NE are at Major or Moderate flood stage yfrog.com/hwzpap42 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormSurge Another tree just went!43 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Significant coastal flooding ongoing in New Haven and Fairfield County. Worst in decades.47 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

RachelFrankCT Cl&p customers without power in Gloria: 477,428. Cl&p customers without power during Irene, 505,492 and counting!48 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

RachelFrankCT Storm rainfall totals http://t.co/2tdSWlu50 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

RachelFrankCT Reports of wind damage http://t.co/B2IaDeR52 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane 1 foot of water over U.S. 1 and rising from the flooded Saugatuck River in Westport, CT. Map: http://t.co/fWCHoaQ53 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

NHC_Atlantic Tropical Storm #Jose advisory 2 issued. #Jose nearing bermuda. http://t.co/vlNQVJC53 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

RachelFrankCT Water levels starting to drop along coastal New Haven and Bridgeport. Good news!55 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Tropical Storm Jose: 11 AM ET, 40 mph winds, 1008 mb, moving N at 15 mph.http://t.co/dTlOPwM56 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

RachelFrankCT 505,492 power outages reported by cl&p57 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane NY State Thruway closed between exits 12 & 17 due to #flooding. Map of area:http://t.co/8d3Lc0J #irene59 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

FINAL UPDATE

12:45 PM

twc_hurricane Nat'l Guard helicopters dispatched to rescue people off roofs of buildings in Fleischmanns, NY due to flooding. #irene25 seconds ago · reply · retweet · favorite

NCEmergency Photo of NC 12 major breach due to #ncIrene http://t.co/SAdhIVA7 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

Bethenny Wow.the tree pulled up the sidewalk. http://t.co/mSODX1p22 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

BAMBAMBPT Stratford ave bridge #Bridgeport Steel Pointe flooded soon. http://t.co/vh4uiMl27 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane State of emergency for Deposit, NY area, just E of Binghamton. Numerous roads flooded/closed. Map of area: http://t.co/DLU1Ze1 #irene19 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan No tubing today, I guess! RT @FRT2011: @ryanhanrahan water level through our area is 13,000cfs!!22 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Winds gusting to 63 mph right now at #Boston Logan Airport. Latest observation:http://t.co/mPFJ1bN #irene22 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

BreakingNews Governor Christie announces two fatalities in NJ, 1 firefighter died in attempting water rescue in Princeton - NBC News23 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan People at the Guilford Yacht Club trying to keep boats that have broken from their moorings from destroying nieghboring boats26 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 Mayor Capone: "I've seen some of the damage.... It's bad." #irene26 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 Mayor Capone: Roads are flooded and impassable. "We are still in storm mode" Going into clean up mode soon. #irene27 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

SPBowley RT @BirdsEyeSports: Main street Westport http://t.co/cdxk6oW32 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 Mayor Capone: Some homes may be lost -- heavy structural damage.29 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane RT @GovChristie: "I am proud of the people in the state of NJ." Over 1 million people evacuated from shore in a quick, orderly fashion.30 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 E. Haven Mayor Capone: Storm Surge "Tremendous -- we have water up to waist high on Cozy Beach Ave." Homes with structural damage. #irene30 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 Gov. Malloy wil be surveying damage in East Haven, along the shore later today. Briefing has concluded.#irene31 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 Gov. Malloy: "Hopeful that we can run buses tomorrow." #irene33 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane Tappan Zee bridge closed due to flooding on the NY Thruway. Thruway closed Northbound btwn exits 8 & 17 and Southbound btwn exits 17& 1233 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

BradNBCCT peak wind gust (locally) I've seen reported: 82 mph Barrington RI33 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 Gov. Malloy says tree damage over the Metro North tracks in New Canaan damaged the catenary lines. Full extent of damage not yet known.34 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane "Numerous" mudslides reported in Sullivan Co., NY. Map of area: http://t.co/9zfiT1v#irene37 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

twc_hurricane RT @GovChristie: 300 different road closures across New Jersey. We will post signs as soon as possible. turnpike and bridges are clear.38 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

StormTeam8 Gov. Malloy: "There's nothing small about this storm." #irene38 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

ryanhanrahan Major flooding expected on Housatonic with a crest early tomorrow AM. Close to major flooding expected on Farmington.40 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

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