Monday, August 19: Storm Coverage Recap

Chaz & AJ In The Morning

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)