Temperatures Rise Without Power

The sun is splashed across the city. As summer gets ready to give way to fall, there is a refreshing breeze flowing in Norwalk. But the temperature of the people still without power is starting to rise.

"I'm mad and I'm boiling," said Herb Edmondson, who lives on Soundview Avenue near Brien McMahon High School. "I'm concerned that we're not going to have power for 5-6 days. It impacts everything I do."

Elliot Farris can't do much. The recent graduate of Brien McMahon is heading off to the University of Denver on Saturday and it's been a challenge trying to prepare for the next phase of his life.

"I have to deal with this my last week here," said Farris, who lives on Timberland Road. "I've had to go to my friends house to shower and do laundry. And I still have to pack everything I need for college."

Casey Curio is anxiously waiting to hear when classes will start at Brien McMahon High School and getting ready for school without power is not easy.

"There is no hot water. You have to save phone energy," said Curio. "But I'm kind of used to it form the storm last March."

There is one person on Auburn Road, who did not want to be identified, that needs to refridgerate medication for his wife, who is ill. Neighbors in the area are trying to help out.

"He's trying to keep everything cold in the cooler," said Mike  Arcamone, who has been using a generator since losing power on Saturday night. "I'm giving him ice and so are a few of the other neighbors."

Two massive trees at the intersection of Auburn and Soundview came down on power lines, closing off the streets and creating a significant challenge for the department of public works.

"I thought they'd have it cleared up by now, " said Art Kurensky, who lives on Edgewood Road. "I know they have a lot of work to do, but I figured they'd have it done quicker."

Nothing comes easy in times like this. There is no magic switch for the city to turn on that will restore power and get things back to normal. Most residents realize what the emergency management team of Norwalk is up against.

"They have major problems, they're not miracle workers," said Arcomone. "They are doing the best they can do. People have to realize how bad things are out there."