High-Risk Rescue + Details On Hazmat Incident At UConn: CT News

Milford CT

09 October, 2021

8:27 AM

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Good Saturday morning Connecticut, The sun will go missing for the next few days, and we'll see off-and-on rain on Sunday and Monday. Saturday will remain dry until late tonight and then rain is forecast at times on Sunday where we could see a quarter of an inch. Some more rain is expected on Monday too. A delicate and complicated rescue On Friday afternoon, the Rocky Hill Fire Department was called to a home to assist EMS with removing a patient from a challenging location. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Kromas found an injured man on top of the side entry roof to a single family residence. The man was suffering from a leg injury. Deputy Chief Gentile and Chief Garrahy determined that an aerial rescue was needed to remove the patient. Upon arrival, Engine-3 was positioned at the rear of the house and its aerial ladder was used as a crane to access and then lower the victim, who had been placed in a Stokes basket for stabilization. "This was an intense, low frequency-high risk operation, where each member's training allowed all involved to safely complete the rescue," authorities said. See also: Lamont Fires 12 State Workers Who Refused Vaccination Or Testing The Forbes 400: 5 Connecticut Billionaires Made The CutWinter Weather Forecast For Connecticut: See Daily Prediction Details on hazmat situation at UConn UConn emergency crews responded shortly after 4 p.m. Friday to the Gant Science Complex on the Storrs campus on a report of a hazmat situation. The incident occurred when a person cleaning equipment in a lab inadvertently mixed two chemical substances, causing the container to rupture and creating an odor in that fourth-floor room and nearby, officials said. The building was fully evacuated as a precaution. One person was evaluated on site, but no injuries were reported, and the building did not sustain damage. The Gant Science Complex reopened around 6:30 p.m. except for the fourth floor, where UConn Environmental Health & Safety officials remained on site to clean and clear the lab. The fourth floor was reopened later Friday evening, but that lab will remain closed throughout the weekend. Helping an injured officer Several months ago, Madison Police Sgt. Mike Guerra was badly injured in a motor vehicle collision while on patrol, Madison 911 Dispatchers said on Facebook. Mike has been trying to support his family while receiving workman's compensation benefits, officials said. All the proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to Mike to help him with his expenses. The pasta dinner benefit will be held on Oct. 23 from 3-7 p.m. at the North Madison Firehouse on Opening Hill Road. Monetary donations will be accepted at the dispatch window of the police department and if you're interested in purchasing a ticket to the fundraiser, you can learn more here. Sick coyote sighting The Madison Police and Madison CT Animal Control said they are aware of the sick coyote, which has been roaming during the day in the south part of town, Madison 911 Dispatchers said. He is believed to have mange and animal control is monitoring the situation along with Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). This is a wide-spread problem that's being seen in many towns in the area. He is not a danger to the public, officials said.