City To Activate Cold-Weather Protocol

From Mayor’s Office:

Mayor Ganim and the Office of Emergency Management advise all residents to be cautious from 6:00 PM of February 16^th through 12:00 PM of February 22^nd as a period of intense cold will be in the Bridgeport area resulting in very low wind chill values that are forecasted to be below zero.

In anticipation of the pending snowfall due to impact Bridgeport on 2:00 PM Saturday, February 15^th, residents must take caution and make necessary preparations ahead of inclement weather instances. Residents should allow for extra travel time on roadways and should be most careful during morning commutes due to anticipated slippery road conditions. Residents should also be cautious of possible flood areas underneath viaducts and underpasses and should not attempt to drive through these flooded areas.

Forecast
The City of Bridgeport anticipates snow will begin early Saturday afternoon that will transition to rain later in the evening, which is expected to last until Sunday afternoon. The storm predicted is to bring 3” to 5” of wet heavy snow mix, with icy conditions to our area, with slick conditions being possible.

 Residents may utilize the below checklist as a guide to safety during cold weather:

• Check heating devices.
• Do not use a stove or oven to heat your home due to potential gas, carbon monoxide, and fire hazards.
• If using a generator, please follow manufacturing instructions given with packaging and do not use indoors.
• Ensure that pets are brought inside.
• Watch for ice on pipes and ground cover.
• Bundle up if you must go outside.
• Check on elderly neighbors and family members during colder temperatures.

Sidewalks/ Driveways – Commercial and/or residential owners who push snow into the streets or do not clear snow on the sidewalks in front of their buildings are subject to a $100.00 fine per ordinance for each incident.

Adopt a Hydrant – Residents are encouraged to clear snow and make a path to a fire hydrant in their neighborhood to assist the Bridgeport Fire Department in case of fire or another emergency.

Plowing – Bridgeport Streets within the City are prioritized to clear major travel routes first. This allows public safety vehicles access to most parts of the City. The initial plowing activities also provide most residents a clearing within two to three blocks of their homes and most destinations in the City. Other factors include locations of schools, hospitals, major commercial centers, and other facilities with large public interest. For snow plowing issues, call 203-579-3800.

Any plowing issues or concerns can be reported using the mobile application Bridgeport 311.

Operation Care – To help protect the homeless population from unsafe temperatures, please call 2-1-1. The homeless Outreach Team has begun contacting the homeless population to connect them to shelters such as Prospect House, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, and Alpha Community.  For any homeless issues, you can show up at 650 Park Avenue for assistance.

Warming Centers

 

Senior Centers (Open only weekdays):

• Black Rock Senior Center – 2676 Fairfield Avenue, (9:00am-3:00pm)

• East Side Senior Center – 268 Putnam Street, (9:00am-3:00pm)

• Eisenhower Senior Center – 307 Golden Hill Street, (9:00am-3:00pm)

 

GBT Station

 

• 710 Water Street, Mon- Fri (9am-9pm)

 

Bridgeport Public Library Branches:

 

• Main Branch – 925 Broad Street, Mon & Tues (10:00am-6:00pm), Wed (10:00pm-8:00pm), Thurs (12:00pm-8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed).

• Black Rock Branch – 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Mon & Wed (10:00am-6:00pm), Tues (10:00am-8:00pm), Thurs (12:00am-8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed).

• Newfield Branch – 755 Central Avenue, Mon & Tues (10:00am-6:00pm), Wed & Thurs (10:00am- 7:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed).

• North Branch – 3455 Madison Avenue, Mon & Wed (10:00am-6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Thurs (10:00am- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm) Sunday (Closed).

• Beardsley Branch – 2536 East Main Street, Mon (10:00am-6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm-8:00pm) Wed & Thurs (10:00am-8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm) Sunday (Closed).

• East Side Branch – Temporarily closed for renovations

 

South End Community Center- Overnight Stay/Case Worker Support

 

• 650 Park Ave– Open 24/7
• Limited overnight capacity

 

 

Snow Related Emergencies

During the storm, residents may call the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center hotline at 203-579-3800 with any snow-related emergencies or email pictures to ws02151625@room.VEOCi.com

If residents suffer a loss of electricity call the United Illuminating customer hotline at 800-722-5584. Both numbers are for 24-hour emergency service.

 

For the latest updates and information about the snowstorm, residents are asked to check and follow the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center X account (formally known as Twitter) and Facebook.