City Spared from the Effects of Hurricane Earl

The City of Milford was spared the effects of Hurricane Earl as the system weakened and tracked slightly more to the east as it approached the area.  Milford officials had been keeping a close eye on the progress of Hurricane Earl.  The City's storm information line 8-STORM-2 was updated Thursday night and throughout the day on Friday with the latest storm related forecasts for the area.  On Friday Mayor James Richetelli, Jr. said, "Right now the reports are that it’s in our favor, the system is getting weaker and moving farther out. So our effects should be minimal."

The effects were minimal, with Milford receiving little more than a few rain showers.  Still, City officials say that they were prepared for the worse.  "We began several days ago to prepare for the event that the storm intensifies or changes course. Hurricanes by their nature are unpredictable and although we cannot predict to a certainty where Earl will make landfall, we closely monitored this storm for any potential impact on our community", said Captain Chris Zak of the Milford Fire Department.  "We advise all residents to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. All residents should be prepared for severe weather no matter what time of the year it is", said Zak.

Milford residents and officials alike are breathing a sign of relief, Hurricane Earl has moved past the area and the weather is forecast to be clear with breezy conditions possible on Saturday.