Emergency responders in Westport, Connecticut, rescued 13 people trapped in vehicles by floodwaters on Sunday after flash flooding struck the area, with the state's midday update identifying the Norwalk-to-Westport corridor as among the hardest hit in Connecticut.
Westport emergency crews conduct 13 vehicle rescues after flash flooding dumps up to 7 inches of rain
Emergency responders in Westport, Connecticut, rescued 13 people trapped in vehicles by floodwaters on Sunday after flash flooding struck the area, with the state's midday update identifying the Norwalk-to-Westport corridor as among the hardest hit in Connecticut.
The state reported that the area received six to seven inches of rain after 7 a.m., with rainfall rates reaching three to four inches per hour.
Westport's Fire, Police, EMS, Public Works, and dispatch teams were continuing to respond to calls across the town as of the update. Town departments were also coordinating with Eversource to secure or disconnect utilities where necessary and make affected properties safe.
The town said it is assessing the extent of the damage and will continue providing updates through emergency alerts, social media, its website, and press releases.
Residents were advised to avoid flooded roads, not drive around barricades, and give emergency crews room to work. Officials noted that standing water and other hazards may remain even as rainfall subsides.
- The source does not state whether any injuries or fatalities resulted from the flooding or the rescues.
- The source does not state the total number of calls received by emergency departments during the event.
- The source does not specify which utilities were secured or disconnected in coordination with Eversource.
- The source does not provide an estimated cost or scope of property damage.
- The source does not identify which regional or state partners assisted Westport emergency responders.
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