Month: August 2020

Lamont, Gifford receive report on COVID-19 response in CT nursing homes

HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Acting Public Health Commissioner Dr. Deidre S. Gifford announced on Tuesday that the state has received an interim report on COVID-19 in CT long-term care facilities from Mathematica Policy Research. Mathematica was retained to conduct a thorough review of the preparation and response to COVID-19 in Connecticut…

Connecticut Food Bank to Distribute Food for 30,000 Meals August 19 in New London

Distributions are in partnership with New London Mayor’s Office Wallingford, CT – Two Connecticut Food Bank mobile food distributions will be held in New London on Wednesday, August 19. These events will provide enough food for approximately 30,000 meals. The distributions, in partnership with New London Mayor Michael Passero, will take place at Fort Trumbull…

Webster Bank Donates $25,000 Disaster Relief Grant to American Red Cross

WATERBURY, CT – Webster Bank on Wednesday announced it is donating $25,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster recovery efforts in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias. This donation will assist American Red Cross chapters throughout Webster’s footprint as they assist families and communities with recovery efforts. This donation will also provide necessary…

City of Bridgeport Announces West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquito Breeding Grounds

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim, Health Director Lisa Morrissey joined to promote “Fight the Bite!,” a seasonal City health initiative which provides resources and educational materials to help residents identify preventive measures and risk factors associated with mosquito and tick-borne illnesses; such as Zika, West Nile Virus, and Lyme disease. Mayor Ganim stated, “One of…

Lamont announces CT receives extension of full federal funding for National Guard COVID-19 response operations

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Friday announced that, following his telephone call late last night with President Donald J. Trump, the State of Connecticut has been approved to receive an extension through September 30 of its full federal funding for its use of the National Guard in the state’s ongoing response to the…

Mayor Ganim and Bridgeport EOC Advise Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and Director Appleby of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center urge residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias and any inclement weather that may cause damage in the City of Bridgeport. Forecast The City of Bridgeport anticipates a storm system that may begin impacting our area with scattered showers and potential for…