Claudia spoke with Chaz and AJ from “The Land of the Stranded.” In Southbury, she and her neighbors are still unable to leave their homes since the road has washed away. However, there was an encouraging update! (0:00)
Tori in Naugatuck was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to share the devastating flood damage she’s endured on Cherry Street. Tori talked about the damage to her home, and the rescue her neighbor Eric conducted during the storm. (6:19)
Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, and shared some early stories from his concert promoting career. Jimmy admitted that since tickets used to only be purchased with cash, he had a system to transport money safely, which sometimes required helicopters. (14:01)
Dan moved to Oxford, the same weekend the storm came through. Dan called Chaz and AJ this morning to share his story, and how what sounds like a terrible case of bad luck, actually turned out to be very good luck. (22:30)
Gary from Brookside restaurant was on with Chaz and AJ this morning. Brookside was at the very center of the most devastating flooding, and yet Gary is optimistic about opening the restaurant again sooner than most could imagine. (0:00)
Janet Morgan is the Fire Marshal and Fire Chief of Woodbury. She was on to express concern and frustration over people continuing to drive through barriers of closed roads in town, where flooding damage has made the roads unsafe. Plus, Naugatuck Mayor Pete Hess shared some information for those in town with storm damage, so they can increase their chances of getting the most money possible in federal aid. (5:42)
Stacey was on to talk about the flooding damage and devastation her family has experienced. Her parents have lost their home in Newtown due to intense flooding, and was deemed to be a total loss. (18:01)
An update from Randi, who had her home collapse in Oxford after the flooding. Randi shared a miraculous moment in all of this, the sonogram from over three years ago, pregnant with her son, was recovered on the beach in Westport. (25:47)
Dylan Fearon from WFSB called in with his first hand account of meeting Randi, and the neighbors in Oxford who have all banded together following destructive flooding that has destroyed much of the street. (34:17)
Tom Haynes has graciously offered a lot of space at Quarry Walk for Randi, and others who have been most affected by the flooding in the community. (38:01)
Randi was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about losing her home to the flooding in Oxford. Randi is an ER nurse and single mother, did not have flood insurance (like many in Oxford) and is most concerned with the sentimental items she will never be able to replace. (0:00)
Chris is Randi’s neighbor, and shot the video that has picked up thousands of views on social media, showing the moment her house collapsed. (9:22)
Chaz and his wife, Jennifer have been checking in on their community and neighbors. They talked about visiting a neighborhood nearby that no longer has a road, and finding the residents there upbeat and caring for each other. (15:54)
Oxford’s first selectman, George Temple was on with an update on the destruction his town has seen from the storm. Plus, DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto shared a rough outline of the roads they will prioritize during the next few weeks. (21:16)
Cathy lost her farm in the storms, she shared with Chaz and AJ that over 100 chickens were wiped out from the flood. (36:03)
Senator Blumenthal was in Oxford yesterday, and on this morning to share some sobering news about the way federal money will most likely be allocated for affected communities. Plus, Tom Cantone of Mohegan Sun announced an exclusive meet and greet with Motley Crue, with all money from bids going directly to Randi’s aid. (41:15)
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8:20. One of the guys who made the dramatic rescue on the ladder over the raging flood waters Sunday is on next. Cal Brennan, Deputy Fire Marshall Town of Beacon Falls.
Mudslides, flooding, emergency rescues and tons of damage in Oxford and surrounding towns yesterday. Chaz and AJ spoke with the DOT Commissioner, Garrett Eucalitto about road closures and an estimate on how long it will take to repair washed away bridges. Plus, George Temple, first selectman of Oxford, on the phone to share some of the damage and devastation he’s seen in town since last night. (0:00)
Dr. Ron Clark was supposed to do a Top 10 list this morning, but yesterday’s storm and flooding was still on everyone’s mind. Dr. Clark shared his experience, getting stuck at the height of the storm with his entire family in the car. (13:36)
The road near Stevenson Dam is one of the worst washouts from last night’s weather event. Annette shared her experience, since she lives right near that area. (18:18)
Southbury’s first selectman, Jeff Manville, and Naugatuck’s mayor, Pete Hess, both shared their accounts from yesterday. Southbury has about a dozen roads and bridges completely washed out or destroyed. (21:17)
Beacon Hose volunteer fire department was in Oxford yesterday to help with the rescue of nearly 20 people at Brookside, including Nicole. She was on to share her story of how quickly the water overwhelmed the establishment, and what the rescue effort was like from her perspective. (30:38)
7:00. Massive flooding, mud, slides, and cars swept away yesterday in parts of Connecticut. Oxford First Selectman George Temple and DOT Commissioner Garrett T. Eucalitto.
7:20. Dumb Ass News. A judge forces a teen who fell asleep on a field trip into handcuffs.
7:30. Stunt or Stupid: Spotify or Die.
8:00. Massive flooding, mud, slides, and cars swept away yesterday in parts of Connecticut. Southbury First Selectman Jeff Manville
