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

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.

via NBC Connecticut|

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Yantic River Dam Break Prompts Evacuations in Norwich

A partial dam break on the Yantic River in Norwich, Connecticut has prompted mandatory evacuations for homes and businesses along the river, with an emergency shelter set up at Kelly Middle School. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning due to the imminent failure of the Fitchville Pond dam in Bozrah, and Norwich Public Utilities took the Bean Hill Substation offline, resulting in around 5,000 customers losing power. Several roads have been closed or have hazardous conditions, and Norwich Public Schools were closed due to power outages and flooding.

via WTNH.com|

#dam-break #evacuation #flash-flood

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"Yantic River Dam Partial Break Triggers Flash Flood Warning in Bozrah"

A partial dam break along the Yantic River in Norwich, CT has prompted a flash flood warning, leading to major flooding and road closures in the area. Norwich Public Schools are closed for the day, and Norwich Public Utilities has taken the Bean Hill Substation offline, affecting approximately 5,000 customers. The police have urged drivers to use caution and provided a list of road closures, while firefighters reported major flooding from the river.

via Eyewitness News 3|

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