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State leaders visit Jobs Pond to help families dealing with flooding
State and local leaders visited Jobs Pond in Portland and are trying to help families who are experiencing severe flooding.
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USDA and Sen. Blumenthal to visit Jobs Pond in Portland as water continues to rise
This week, the USDA and Senator Richard Blumenthal are making trips to Jobs Pond in Portland to get a closer look at the situation and see if help can come from the federal level.
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USDA and Sen. Blumenthal to visit Jobs Pond in Portland as water continues to rise
It’s been nearly a month since NBC Connecticut first shared the concerns from residents along Jobs Pond in Portland where water levels are quickly rising. Now, residents there say water is still rising, and more and more people are leaving their homes. This week, the USDA and Senator Richard Blumenthal are making trips to the pond to get a...
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Water is still rising at Jobs Pond in Portland
Jobs Pond in Portland is quickly rising, sending water into homes and causing people to move. People there estimate water has risen 20 inches in just the last couple of weeks.
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Hartford residents ask lawmakers for more help to deal with flooding
People who live in Hartford’s North End and Blue Hills neighborhoods met with lawmakers Tuesday to ask for more help dealing with flooding issues that have plagued the area for years.
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Homeowners are still waiting for help with flooding at pond in Portland
Homeowners at Jobs Pond in Portland are continuing to deal with rising waters and are still waiting for help.
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Homeowners are still waiting for help with flooding at pond in Portland
Homeowners at Jobs Pond in Portland are continuing to deal with rising waters and are still waiting for help. “I don’t know what a furnace costs, but I want to save it.” Saving his electric furnace from rising waters is a tall task for Roy Ivers. Flooding from Jobs Pond is coming into his basement, causing Ivers to build...
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Guilford's Little Red Shack overcome by rain and tide
Many people in Guilford looked out onto Grass Island on Friday, as a local landmark became surrounded by rising water levels due to recent weather.
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Water continues to rise on Portland pond, flooding more homes and displacing residents
People who live along Jobs Pond in Portland continue to deal with rising water, with the latest batch of rain causing at least six inches to rise in the pond. NBC Connecticut first brought you the story last Friday, when residents said they feared they’d lose their homes if action wasn’t taken. “We expect with the heavy rains going...
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Residents along pond in Portland ‘in dire straits' as water floods homes
Homes along Jobs Pond in Portland are now dealing with water in their basements as the pond level rises with every rainstorm.
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Residents along pond in Portland ‘in dire straits' as water floods homes
People who live along Jobs Pond in Portland say they’re close to losing their homes due to rapidly rising waters. They say it’s a combination of increased rainfall in recent months and runoff from areas around the pond. It’s estimated the pond has risen 15 feet over the winter months. Last weekend’s storm made matters worse. Dawn Schmidt, who...
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Rising water in pond now affecting homes in Portland
Homes along Jobs Pond in Portland are now dealing with water in their basements as the pond level rises with every rainstorm.
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President Biden approves federal funding for CT following storms, flooding
President Joe Biden has authorized federal funding for Connecticut after the recent severe storms, flooding and partial dam break in Bozrah. The president approved an emergency declaration over the weekend. Part of it is aimed at helping New London County. Last week, Bozrah saw major flooding from the partial dam break. An evacuation was also issued for residents in the…
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Shoreline neighborhoods see high tides and flooded streets
People along the shoreline woke up to heavy rain, thick fog, and moderate flooding. “We’re ready,” said David Senkow, of Groton. Senkow has lived on Shore Avenue in Groton for 45 years, which looked more like a river Saturday. He trudged through ankle deep water just to get to us. “I bring everything high up. Everything is high up off…
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Norwich residents should be prepared to evacuate overnight, city officials say
The city of Norwich is urging residents to be prepared to evacuate overnight in case of extreme flooding near the Yantic River. City officials said residents living near the river should be prepared to evacuate if it floods, with heavy rain likely overnight. The Yantic River could reach historic levels and possibly create a public safety emergency, according to city…
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Long cleanup ahead for businesses along Yantic River in Norwich
Businesses along the Yantic River in Norwich started the long cleanup process on Thursday, after heavy rainfall caused the river to dump feet of water into their shops.
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Urban Search and Rescue Team staged for potential swift water rescues
As people were rushing out of the Yantic River flood zone following an evacuation order after a partial dam break in Bozrah, which has since been lifted, the state’s Urban Search and Rescue Team was staging to rush in, preparing for any potential swift water rescues.
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From a swamped Hampton Beach to a man trapped in a Domino's — check out these shocking flood images
The latest weather system to sweep through New England has left communities across the region dealing with significant flooding, just a few days after the first snow storm to hit Greater Boston. Flood waters covered roadways, rivers rose to major flood stage and coastal flooding proved to be an issue in many waterfront areas. Large waves were seen crashing over…
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Flooding concerns as storm brings heavy rain to Connecticut Tuesday
From roads to rivers to basements, people across Connecticut were bracing for flooding as a storm brings heavy rain to the state after this weekend’s snowstorm.
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Hartford braces for flooding as storm moves into area
As rain starts to fall on top of already melting snow across the state, the city of Hartford is urging residents to be prepared and brace for flooding. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said people can be proactive by clearing storm drains of snow and other debris, and call the city’s 311 for help throughout the night. “As the storm comes in,…