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10/07/2025

Looking forward to this year's Halloween Pre-party at the The SoNo Collection. Last year's turnout was amazing and it was so fun to see all the costumes and organizations. Hope to see you there.

07/10/2025

How to help victims and survivors of the Texas floods

As the heartbreaking images and stories from the July 4 Flooding in Texas continue to be shared, many residents want to help those impacted by this devastating event. To make the most of your contributions, it’s important to follow guidelines for donating and volunteering responsibly. The tips below will give you a starting point. We’ve provided some links to a few established organizations that are actively working in the disaster area but encourage everyone to do their own research before making donations.
Cash is Best: Financial contributions to recognized disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating. Organizations on the ground know what items and quantities are needed, often buy in bulk with discounts and, if possible, purchase through businesses local to the disaster, which supports economic recovery.
In-Kind Donations: Confirm What, Where and When.
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Donated items are needed. However, without thoughtful planning donated goods can further burden a community that is already in crisis. Knowing what is needed, where it is needed, and getting it there at the right time is the key. Critical needs change rapidly. Before collecting, confirm the need and establish a point of contact and address all logistics and potential costs.
 Not everything is needed. Used clothing is never needed.
 Bulk donations are best. Pallet loads of a single item, sorted, and boxed.
 Timing is important. Too soon or too late and no one wins.
 Transportation needs to be worked. How will it get to where it is needed?
Connect to Volunteer: Do not self-deploy to disaster areas.
Trusted organizations operating in the affected area know where volunteers are needed. Depending on the disaster and the current phase it is in, volunteers can be extremely helpful to ensure survivors can return to their new normal. By working with an established non-profit organization, the appropriate safety, training and skills can be considered.
Recovery lasts a lot longer than media attention. There will be volunteer needs for many months, often many years, after the disaster. Your help often is needed long after a disaster.
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country: The Community Foundation
Mercy Chefs: Home - Mercy Chefs
Operation BBQ Relief: Operation BBQ Relief - Healing power of BBQ in times of need
World Central Kitchen: World Central Kitchen
American Red Cross: Central & South Texas | Texas Region | American Red Cross
Salvation Army: Texas Division
Austin Pets Alive: Austin Pets Alive! | Home

06/04/2025

State, local, and Tribal air agencies send AirNow data every hour, 365 days a year to help you make decisions about where to spend time or go outside. Check your year-round at www.airnow.gov

Learn about our partners at: https://www.airnow.gov/partners/state-and-local-partners/

06/04/2025

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has officially begun, and readiness starts now! Make a plan for your family’s specific needs and start preparing your home with these tips: ready.gov/hurricanes

10/28/2024

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the entire area until 7 pm this evening. There will be an elevated risk today of fire spread if burning or ignition occurs due to gusty NW winds and low humidity. Here is some safety information to help mitigate the risk.

10/08/2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the City of Norwalk would like to bring awareness to help promote screening and prevention of the disease. Breast Cancer Awareness months aims to support people battling breast cancer, including metastatic breast cancer, educate people about breast cancer risk factors, and more. You can learn more about taking the first step towards preventing this disease by visiting the CT Department of Health Early Detection and Prevention Program website at https://bit.ly/3Fo3tCG.

09/20/2024

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Announces President Biden Approves His Request for a Major Disaster Declaration Due to August Severe Flooding in Western Connecticut Declaration Makes Federal Funding Available For Affected Individuals 9/20/2024 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today anno...

08/20/2024

07/03/2024

It will be a beautiful night for fireworks over the Long Island Sound! Come on down to Calf Pasture Beach and celebrate the birth of our nation!

Entertainment begins at 5:30, fireworks launch at 9:00pm!

07/03/2024

The Norwalk Fire Marshal would like to remind residents that All FIREWORKS (with the exception of sparklers) ARE ILLEGAL in Connecticut and may not be sold, purchased or used, with the exception of regulated fireworks displays by state licensed, professional pyro-technicians at sites which have been approved by state and local officials.

For more information, please visit the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection:

https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-state-police/fire-and-explosion-investigation-unit/fireworks-and-special-effects

04/12/2024

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