Downed Trees Create Hazards Across Danbury After Storm

According to a release from the City of Danbury, Mayor Roberto Alves joined the city's Emergency Management Director Matt Cassavechia and other emergency personnel to assess storm damage reported along Virginia Avenue.

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The storm appears to have left behind a bit of a mess, with downed trees, debris and other potential hazards creating problems in the area. City crews and emergency responders are currently working to deal with the damage and begin the cleanup process.

Officials are asking residents to stay away from areas that have been affected while crews work. If you don't absolutely need to be in the area, this is probably one of those times when taking the scenic route—or just staying home—is the better option.

Drivers should also use extra caution while traveling around Danbury as cleanup efforts continue. Downed branches, debris and other storm-related hazards can create dangerous conditions, particularly when crews and emergency vehicles are working along the roadway.

Mayor Alves' visit to Virginia Avenue gave city officials an opportunity to see the damage firsthand and coordinate the response with emergency management personnel and city crews.

As always, storms can create problems well after the rain and wind have moved on. Trees and branches can come down unexpectedly, debris can end up in roadways, and conditions can change quickly as crews begin clearing affected areas.

The city is reminding everyone to give emergency responders and cleanup crews plenty of room to work and to avoid unnecessary travel through impacted areas.

For residents who live nearby, it's also a good idea to keep an eye out for changing conditions and follow any additional instructions from city officials.

Hopefully, crews can get everything cleaned up quickly and Virginia Avenue back to normal. In the meantime, if you see storm damage, use some common sense, slow down and give the people working to fix it a little space.

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