"Yantic River Dam Partial Break Causes Evacuations and Power Outage"

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"Yantic River Dam Partial Break Causes Evacuations and Power Outage"
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A partial dam break along the Yantic River in Norwich has led to evacuations in Bozrah and of homes and businesses along the river, with residents potentially displaced for several days. The Yantic River Flood Zone has been evacuated to protect residents' safety, and an emergency shelter has been set up at Kelly Middle School. The Fitchville Pond Dam poses a life-threatening flash flooding hazard, leading to power outages and the worst flooding in over 30 years, with officials taking measures to address the situation before more rain moves in.

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