Fairfield County Deals with Aftermath of Irene

It was an eventful weekend for residents across the Northeast as Hurricane Irene, which turned out to be a tropical storm once it hit New York and Connecticut, brought heavy winds, rain and flooding to the area.

People in southern Fairfield County to prepare for the storm, stocking up on batteries, non-perishable foods and other supplies. And after the storm hit, residents were left to deal with , downed trees, and , while others braved the hazardous conditions to at the damage left behind.

Patch editors have been working to provide the latest updates, including efforts to restore power, possible school delays and the . Click on the links below to continue to get the latest updates for your town: