Stratford
officials say they're working hard to make sure they're prepared for some nasty
weather that is expected to last until Tuesday afternoon.
Mayor
Laura Hoydick helped break ground Tuesday on a $4 million restoration project
at Great Meadow Marsh. Officials say when the marsh is healthy, it can help
take on some of the surge from storms like the looming October nor’easter.
In the
short term, Hoydick says autumn storms can pose different challenges
from summer tropical storms, due to clogged drains from fallen leaves and the
threat posed from tree limbs.
"As
we speak, [crews] are clearing all the storm drains, Stratford itself has about
6,000 storm drains. If residents want to clear those leaves out, that will be
helpful as well,” she says.
The mayor also encouraged residents to bring in anything that's liable to get blown around.
"Patio equipment, umbrellas outside, hanging plants. Really secure those items, because we don't know how strong these winds are going to be,” she said.
Coastal Connecticut will have a flash flood warning in effect
from this evening through Tuesday afternoon.