399th Danbury Connecticut Squadron Assists during Hurricane Sandy

Nov. 8, 2012 - PRLog -- DANBURY, CT (8 November 2012) – As Hurricane Sandy stormed towards Connecticut last week volunteers from the 399th Danbury Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, devoted time to assist local and surrounding communities prepare for the storms impact.

Under the command of Major Jim Vigar and Cadet Commander Second Lieutenant Elizabeth Bell, 399th Squadron members devoted 5 days and over 200 man-hours helping the American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter and the Town of New Fairfield set up shelters and distribute supplies. “I’m very thankful we have such a dedicated group of individuals in this squadron who are ready to assist our communities in time of need,” said Squadron Commander Major Jim Vigar.

Squadron members moved cots into Danbury Hospital to accommodate additional emergency personnel and assisted with shelter set-up at the Danbury War Memorial and New Fairfield High School. Volunteers filled supply orders, unloaded trucks, distributed food, water, blankets and other supplies at the shelters.

“We are grateful for the support of the Civil Air Patrol. They have been long-time partners with us in our preparedness work and in our efforts to keep Connecticut residents safe in emergencies,” said American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region CEO Mario Bruno.

For more information about Civil Air Patrol contact:

Peter Milano, Captain, Public Affairs Officer
399th Danbury Composite Squadron
Civil Air Patrol, Connecticut Wing
21 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT 06810
pao@399cap.org