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Utility outage bill clears state Senate

 May 6, 2012

The state Senate on Saturday approved a package of storm preparedness initiatives aimed at preventing some of the problems and lengthy power outages that happened last year with Tropical Storm Irene and the late October snowstorm.

Trees on private land blamed for damage in study of Irene, October snowstorm

 March 12, 2012

Trees on private property caused about 35 to 40 percent of the damage from Tropical Storm Irene and the October snowstorm, a survey of town tree wardens shows.

Groton Long Point Association seeks cleanup reimbursement

 January 25, 2012

Groton - The president of the Groton Long Point Association was proactive when it came to cleaning up after Tropical Storm Irene last summer. Now, borough officials again are being proactive, this time trying to recoup...

POST IRENE: Emergency Management Funds Sought for Essex

 November 28, 2011

Tropical Storm Irene proved to be a valuable teacher. The town's emergency management systems were put to the test and while many passed, the storm highlighted some deficiencies. And now, the Board of Selectmen is moving forward with a funding...

Disaster loan deadline nears in Mass., Conn., RI

 October 28, 2011

Boston (AP) — Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island victims of the remnants of Hurricane Irene are running out of time to apply for federal disaster loans to replace lost property.

Farmers take a pass on getting Irene loans

 October 10, 2011

Mystic - John "Whit" Davis held up an ear of his Narragansett Indian Flint Corn to show to a visitor Sunday afternoon.

Davis, owner of Davis Farm in Pawcatuck, explained that the corn - when turned into corn meal - is a key...

Salem, restaurant rebound after damage done by Irene

 October 1, 2011

Salem - As 11 a.m. approached Thursday morning, Alex Alevras was in the midst of his daily routine.

Connecticut senator calls for probe into Irene aid

 October 1, 2011

Hartford (AP) — Southington state Sen. Joe Markley is asking state auditors to review how the Connecticut Department of Social Services handled the recent distribution of payments to needy people who sustained losses from Tropical...

Connecticut senators want help for shellfish farmers

 September 29, 2011

Hartford (AP) — U.S. Sens. Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal are trying to add shellfish to the list of damaged crops that would be eligible for federal disaster relief.

Register Irene losses with FEMA

 September 29, 2011

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy reminded residents and businesses that suffered losses during Tropical Storm Irene to register with Federal Emergency Management Agency to begin the disaster assistance process.

Registering with FEMA is critical, as...

Hundreds apply for food aid in wake of Irene

 September 28, 2011

More than 1,000 people queue up outside the state Department of Social Services building in Hartford to apply for financial assistance after losing food during power outages caused by Tropical Storm Irene.

Old Lyme to hold forums on Irene response

 September 28, 2011

Old Lyme — The town will hold two public forums in October for residents to share their thoughts on the town’s response to Tropical Storm Irene.

Panel begins review of Irene preparation and response

 September 28, 2011

Hartford – An eight-member volunteer panel has begun a comprehensive review of Connecticut’s preparation and response to Tropical Storm Irene with a goal of preparing the state for future big storms.

The S.T.O.R.M.

Storm victims line up for aid in Norwich

 September 27, 2011

The Norwich office of the state Department of Social Services and the 11 other branches across the state are taking applications under the federal Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) until 3:30 today from low-income state...

Connecticut River cleanup a bigger task because of Irene

 September 26, 2011

The annual cleanup of the Connecticut River is more important this year than ever, due to the large amounts of trash and debris carried into the river and washing up onto riverbanks by Tropical Storm Irene.

Disaster benefits draw crowds, and praise for DSS

 September 26, 2011

The state agency that helps some of Connecticut's neediest citizens is making special efforts to assist those still hurting from Tropical Storm Irene's wallop.

Municipal officials call for more regional disaster planning in wake of Irene

 September 26, 2011

HARTFORD — Officials testifying on the second day of hearings on Tropical Storm Irene said more robust regional planning was needed going forward, as well as better coordination to meet the needs of the disabled.

Old Saybrook Disaster Recovery Center to close

 September 22, 2011

Old Saybrook — The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 7 p.m. on Tuesday due to low volume, according to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s office.

Ratings vary for response by CL&P

 September 20, 2011

Connecticut Light & Power received mixed reviews for its performance in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene during a legislative hearing Monday on the utility companies' storm response.

CL&P receives mixed reviews for its Irene performance

 September 19, 2011

NEW Jeff Butler, CL&P’s president and chief operation officer, said his company’s preparation for and response to Irene was “appropriate, effective and strong,” considering how the storm...

Lyme-Old Lyme schools' water now safe to drink after Irene precaution

 September 19, 2011

Old Lyme – The boil water advisory that had been placed for water in the Lyme-Old Lyme schools on Lyme Street has been lifted, according to the school district.

Shellfish farmers cut off from Irene aid

 September 18, 2011

While many Connecticut farmers are scrambling to salvage their crops and repair the damage wrought by Tropical Storm Irene, one segment of the state's agriculture community remains at a standstill: shellfish farmers.

School districts' calendars spinning in Irene's wake

 September 17, 2011

For the second consecutive academic year, several school boards around the region will have to make substantial changes to the school calendar due to weather-related cancellations. This year, blame Irene.

Waterford to continue to pick up hurricane debris

 September 16, 2011

Waterford - The Department of Public Works is reminding residents that it will pick up debris from Tropical Storm Irene only once at their regularly scheduled pick up time.

Poll: Malloy gets high marks for Irene response

 September 15, 2011

Hartford (AP) — Voters overwhelmingly approved of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's handling of Hurricane Irene, but that did not boost his overall rating, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday.

The poll...

Connecticut advises some residents to check water

 September 15, 2011

Hartford (AP) — Officials say customers of 16 small local drinking water providers are still being advised to boil their water, more than two weeks after remnants of Hurricane Irene hit Connecticut.

Stillman: Studying the State's Response to Irene

 September 15, 2011

With fresh memories of the punishing wind, relentless rain, and widespread damage caused by last month's Tropical Storm Irene it is safe to say weather forecasters and government officials did not over-exaggerate the importance of...

Old Saybrook to hold post-Irene meeting tonight

 September 14, 2011

Old Saybrook – The town will hold a community meeting at 7 p.m. tonight to assess the town’s response to Tropical Storm Irene and to discuss how individuals can apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency...

Malloy names team to review Irene response

 September 13, 2011

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy this morning appointed eight members to a team that will review the preparedness and performance of the state in response to Tropical Storm Irene.

Named the State Team Organized for the Review of...

Trees take a beating in tempest tossed by Tropical Storm Irene

 September 11, 2011

Arborists have more than a month's backlog of storm-related tree felling, trimming and tree assessment ahead of them.

Coastline impact of Irene seen in damaged dunes, eroded beaches

 September 11, 2011

The dune damage at Harkness Memorial State Park is one of the more dramatic ecological impacts of the storm locally, but far from the only one. All along the Connecticut shoreline the landscape has been changed.

Boil water advisory list updated

 September 11, 2011

Hartford — The Department of Public Health Saturday updated the list of public water systems under boil water advisory.

Irene the latest chapter in East Lyme boardwalk's sad story

 September 10, 2011

East Lyme - The serene scenes offered during a walk along the Niantic Bay boardwalk may be rivaled only by its tumultuous history.

Irene was ill wind for New Jersey casinos

 September 10, 2011

Hurricane Irene has made history: The storm led to a 20 percent drop in Atlantic City casino revenues last month, the biggest monthly decline ever for the nation's second biggest gambling market.

The storm forced the city's 11 casinos to...

Public health officials warn: Beware of mold

 September 10, 2011

Those who have had moisture or water damage in their homes as a result of recent storms and flooding were urged by the state Department of Public Health today to dry out wet buildings as soon as possible.

FEMA message to residents: Register, apply ‘now'

 September 9, 2011

Groton — The federal government arrived in the state on Thursday, setting up Disaster Recovery Centers in nine areas across Connecticut to help people and businesses that suffered damage during Tropical Storm Irene...

CL&P liaison plan found wanting in the aftermath of Irene

 September 9, 2011

Communications between CL&P management and their own community liaisons was not effective enough to expedite the restoration of power after Tropical Storm Irene struck, local officials say.

CL&P restoration efforts at 99%

 September 6, 2011

Ninety-nine percent of Connecticut Light & Power customers in the region had electricity by Monday evening, making history of lengthy outages and all the inconveniences they entailed.

Quiet Labor Day winds down summer 2011

 September 6, 2011

With children about to return to school, people headed for the beach Monday, but in smaller numbers than usual for the unofficial end of summer.

Firsthand look at East Haven storm damage

 September 6, 2011

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano tours the damage at Cosey Beach in East Haven with East Haven Mayor April Capone, left, on Monday. Napolitano, standing next to Capone, said officials are turning their attention to rebuilding...

Boil water advisory list updated

 September 6, 2011

Hartford - The state Department of Public Health updated the list of public water systems under a boil water advisory on Monday.

The list includes 100 small public drinking water systems available online at www.ct.gov/dph/ (click on...

Still in the dark: 285 in Southeast Connecticut

 September 5, 2011

From Stonington up to Griswold and west to Old Saybrook, Lyme and north to Salem, only 285 Connecticut Light & Power residents in 14 southeastern Connecticut towns were without power as of about 4 p.m. on Monday, according to the utility company's...

More lights coming back on

 September 5, 2011

More than a week after Tropical Storm Irene powered through the state, a handful of local towns and their residents are still coping without power.

Malloy gets high marks for actions after Irene

 September 5, 2011

State officials say the governor was decisive and in charge during the aftermath of the storm.

Surge sensors help scientists learn from tropical storm

 September 5, 2011

High tide during Irene was 3 to 5 feet above the normal high tide, and Guilford's high tide was the highest in the state.

Connecticut River: Color it brown for now

 September 5, 2011

The flash floods in Vermont last week have turned the Connecticut River a murky brown.

"It's sediment loading, being carried by the floodwaters," said Betsey Wingfield, bureau chief of the water protection and land reuse bureau at the state...

State police say Old Lyme brothers planned post-Irene burglaries

 September 5, 2011

Two Old Lyme brothers who state police say planned to burglarize unoccupied homes and cottages in their town during Hurricane Irene and its aftermath were arrested last week.

Malloy hears gripes about CL&P

 September 5, 2011

At stops in Montville and Griswold, the governor hears from residents who are frustrated by the utility's communications since Tropical Storm Irene.

Stonington kept residents informed with social media

 September 5, 2011

Many residents appreciated real-time updates on power outages from the first selectman.

Progress, but some towns back in dark

 September 4, 2011

After CL&P reported a day of progress in restoring power across the region, many residents in Griswold, Lisbon and Voluntown saw their lights go out again Saturday night.

Resources

• National Hurricane Center: Irene
• FEMA: How to prepare for a hurricane
• State of Connecticut site on Hurricane Irene

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