Stratford Mayor John A. Harkins has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Sandy, effective at 6 p.m. [Saturday]. The declaration allows the town maximum flexibility in preparing for and managing the effects of the storm.
Additionally, the town will have a limited number of sandbags available to the public beginning Sunday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m in the Public Works yard, located at 550 Patterson Ave.
Additional updates will be forthcoming as events warrant.