A ton of cars, trucks and vehicles were washed away in the flooding this past Sunday. Chaz and AJ wanted to know who is in charge of getting these vehicles out of buildings, wooded areas and more. John Weid is that man, who also was part of the viral rescue efforts by Beacon Hose at Brookside. (0:00)
WFSB’s Scot Haney was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, to hear about last night’s thank you party to first responders, and announced the dinner auction, to benefit residents. Chaz, AJ and Scot will all be attedning the dinner with the winning bidder. (10:49)
WFSB’d Dylan Fearon was in Oxford last night for the first responder party at Quarry Walk, and was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the incredible event, and sympathized with AJ over getting lost on Oxford roads. Plus, David Morgan from TEAM Inc. called in share more information about the money needed to make “Community Rising” work, and how it will directly help the communities in need. (27:05)
Some big time donors lined up immediately after hearing David Morgan, including Mike Burton from Sandy Hook Fire, Joe, who saw his nephew Luca helped by generous donations this past winter by a fundraiser at the Hamden ice rink, Jonathan Carbutti, Rick from K&J Tree Service, Amy Stefanowski, and Don Shubert from the CCIA. (41:46)
Claudia spoke with Chaz and AJ from “The Land of the Stranded.” In Southbury, she and her neighbors are still unable to leave their homes since the road has washed away. However, there was an encouraging update! (0:00)
Tori in Naugatuck was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to share the devastating flood damage she’s endured on Cherry Street. Tori talked about the damage to her home, and the rescue her neighbor Eric conducted during the storm. (6:19)
Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, and shared some early stories from his concert promoting career. Jimmy admitted that since tickets used to only be purchased with cash, he had a system to transport money safely, which sometimes required helicopters. (14:01)
Dan moved to Oxford, the same weekend the storm came through. Dan called Chaz and AJ this morning to share his story, and how what sounds like a terrible case of bad luck, actually turned out to be very good luck. (22:30)
Gary from Brookside restaurant was on with Chaz and AJ this morning. Brookside was at the very center of the most devastating flooding, and yet Gary is optimistic about opening the restaurant again sooner than most could imagine. (0:00)
Janet Morgan is the Fire Marshal and Fire Chief of Woodbury. She was on to express concern and frustration over people continuing to drive through barriers of closed roads in town, where flooding damage has made the roads unsafe. Plus, Naugatuck Mayor Pete Hess shared some information for those in town with storm damage, so they can increase their chances of getting the most money possible in federal aid. (5:42)
Stacey was on to talk about the flooding damage and devastation her family has experienced. Her parents have lost their home in Newtown due to intense flooding, and was deemed to be a total loss. (18:01)
An update from Randi, who had her home collapse in Oxford after the flooding. Randi shared a miraculous moment in all of this, the sonogram from over three years ago, pregnant with her son, was recovered on the beach in Westport. (25:47)
Dylan Fearon from WFSB called in with his first hand account of meeting Randi, and the neighbors in Oxford who have all banded together following destructive flooding that has destroyed much of the street. (34:17)
Tom Haynes has graciously offered a lot of space at Quarry Walk for Randi, and others who have been most affected by the flooding in the community. (38:01)
Randi was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about losing her home to the flooding in Oxford. Randi is an ER nurse and single mother, did not have flood insurance (like many in Oxford) and is most concerned with the sentimental items she will never be able to replace. (0:00)
Chris is Randi’s neighbor, and shot the video that has picked up thousands of views on social media, showing the moment her house collapsed. (9:22)
Chaz and his wife, Jennifer have been checking in on their community and neighbors. They talked about visiting a neighborhood nearby that no longer has a road, and finding the residents there upbeat and caring for each other. (15:54)
Oxford’s first selectman, George Temple was on with an update on the destruction his town has seen from the storm. Plus, DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto shared a rough outline of the roads they will prioritize during the next few weeks. (21:16)
Cathy lost her farm in the storms, she shared with Chaz and AJ that over 100 chickens were wiped out from the flood. (36:03)
Senator Blumenthal was in Oxford yesterday, and on this morning to share some sobering news about the way federal money will most likely be allocated for affected communities. Plus, Tom Cantone of Mohegan Sun announced an exclusive meet and greet with Motley Crue, with all money from bids going directly to Randi’s aid. (41:15)
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