Flood Warning in Effect: Waters are Rising; Use Extreme Caution; GALLERY OF LOCAL SCENES
By Julie Perine on March 04, 2015 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
According to Bridgeport Emergency Services Coordinator Laura Pysz, the immediate area is now under a flood warning - rather than a flood watch. The warning is in effect through 6:45 p.m.
Bridgeport Emergency Services has assembled some tips and resources for residents. Utilize them HERE.
Waters are rising quickly. Bridgeport Fire Chief Robert Seccuro said Bridgeport City Park is closed. Personnel are on site putting up a barrier at the park entrance. Water is across the roadway on at least one section of Route 131. Several portions of Simpson Creek and Ann's Run are at near bank capacity and are close to residential streets and some homes.
Bridgeport Police Department has issued an alert, urging drivers to use caution when driving.
Keep checking this list for cancelations:
Harrison County Schools are dismissing today at 11 a.m.
- Bridgeport High School Girls regional basketball action at Keyser postponed; tentatively rescheduled for Thurs., March 5;
- Boys sectional final between Bridgeport High School and Robert C. Byrd originally scheduled for Thurs., March 5 has been rescheduled for Fri., March 6;
- Bridgeport Parks and Recreation basketball at Heritage Christian School is canceled for this evening;
- Benedum Civic Center is closing at 4 p.m. and all Bridgeport Parks and Recreation activities are canceled for this evening;
- All Fairmont State University/Pierpont Community College campuses closed at 4 p.m. today. All classes canceled. Essential employees are to report.
The area is also under a winter storm warning through 7 p.m. Thurs., March 5.
Editor's Note: This photo was taken along Water Street, overlooking the entrance to the City trail system that leads to City Park. Several more photos are forthcoming on Connect-Bridgeport. Photos (by Julie Perine) were taken between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Wed., March 4.
In connection with the flooding at City Park, a large tree broke and is lodged in the waters. Read about it HERE.
Flooding combined with expected snowfall will likely result in some power outages. Take time to prepare with tips found HERE.
