Rockwell Park in Bristol. Courtesy of Megan Berube, via Report It.

Morgan Point in East Haven. Courtesy of Sabrina Dombrowski, via Report It.

Heritage Village in Southbury. Courtesy of Bert De Forest, via Report It.

Third Avenue in West Haven. Courtesy of Cindy, via Report It.

Malenky using whats left of Irene's damage as an easel. Courtesy of Michelle, via Report It.

Stratford on day 6 with no power. Courtesy of Kim Tobey, via Report It.

Boat washed ashore at Stony Creek in Branford. Courtesy of George Aspland, via Report It.

Playing scrabble by candle light. Courtesy of Catie, via Report It.

Huge trees down in Branford. Courtesy of Brittany, via Report It.

Hammonasset Nature Center after Irene. Courtesy of Melissa, via Report It.

Plows needed to remove debris after Irene hit North Haven. Courtesy of Diane Marie Goldschmidt, via Report It.

Clear Sky in Colchester after Irene. Courtesy of Mark Pearson, via Report It.

Trees down in Shelton.

Lightening up the mood after a power outage at 62 Ridgewood Drive in Waterford. Courtesy of Lora Castronova, via Report It.

Road blocked in Wallingford at the intersection of Elm and Ward Streets. August 28, 2011. Photo: Amy/Report It

Tree tipped over in East Haven on Prospect Road. August 28, 2011. Photo: Leslie/Report It

Gregory Blvd in East Norwalk has flooded, so these residents went to explore. August 28, 2011. Photo: Tom Von Ohlen/Report It

Tree uprooted in Hamden, August 28, 2011. Photo: Terry Bacote/Report It

Flooding in Watertown, August 28, 2011. Photo: Kelly/Report It

The Housatonic River is rising in Shelton, August 28, 2011. Photo: DL Seal/Report It

The tide at Milford Harbor, August 28, 2011. Photo: Dana Hamel/Report It

Flooding in Naugatuck, August 28, 2011. Photo: Tim O'Donnell/Report It

A tree branch snapped during Irene and landed on a  car in New Haven, August 28, 2011. Photo: Realla Da Terror/Report It

A tree has crushed a fence as a result of Tropical Storm Irene. August 28, 2011. Photo: Erik Cranston/Report It

Wow! One of many trees that succumbed to Irene. This poor homeowner was in bed when this came down, thankfully, no injuries. Sent in by Karl Marra.

Sent in by Gordon Laing in Ivoryton via Report It.

Route 184 in Mystic.  Sent in by Gary Cooper via Report It. 

Near hit!  Sent in by Sarah Szostek via Report It. 

Route 184 in Groton.  Sent in by Gary Cooper.

Hemingway Avenue in New Haven.  Sent in by Sheila.

A downed tree on Huntington in East Haven.  Sent in by Tiffany Vazquez.

Sprucebrook Road in Soutbury.  Sent in by Cara Spath via Report It.

Waves crash in the Woodmont section of Milford, two hours before high tide.  Sent in by Tom via Report it.

A tree breaks through the roof of this house in Southport.  Sent in by Paris.

Villa Rosa in Milford.  Sent in by Tara.

"We watched this large tree come down. It took out part of our fence and fell into our pool." Sent in by Nanci.

A tree falls in Ledyard.  Sent in by Skimaniaz.

A large tree blocks traffic on Brushy Plains Road in Branford.  Sent in by Steve Manware.

Marina in downtown Norwich.  Sent in by Justin.

The Pequonnock River in Trumbull.  Sent in by Eric Booth.

Humphrey Street in New Haven.  From Engine #4 and crew.

This tree landed on a garage in Trumbull.  Sent in by Leah via Report It.

Sent in by Sal Casa.

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Sent in by Tom Olajos in East Hampton.

"Willow tree down blocking Kenneth St. This is West Spring and Kenneth St." Sent in by Monique from West Haven

Sent in by Ginger Miller in Clinton via Report It.

Sent in by Paris Jefferson in Danbury.

This fence could not support that tree.  Sent in by Frank in Branford.

Sent in by Alex Perry in Hamden.

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Three little storm troopers reporting large tree limb fallen on back deck in Wolcott Ct. Sent in by Laureen Pompolli.

Tree down on Terrace St. in New Haven.  Sent in by Shaisha Ortiz via Report It.

Sent in by Sarah in Wallinford via Report It.

"My husband heard a crack sound, ran to our bedroom window to see this!" Sent in Aug. 28th, 2011, by Cara Walz-Burton in Waterford.

A tree fell into this house in Orange, August 28, 2011. Photo: Alex Papadopoulos/Report It

Trees down in Trumbull, August 28, 2011. Photo: Joe Vota/Report It

Trees down in West Haven, August 28, 2011. Photo: Brett/Report It

An oak tree fell over in North Haven, and pulled up the grass around it, August 28, 2011. Photo: Debra/Report It

Tree down on Beverly Rd in Westville, August 28, 2011. Photo: Katanga Sanford/Report It

Tree across Rte 49 in North Stonington, August 28, 2011. Photo: Peg Van Patten/Report It

Tree branches and wires down in Shelton, August 28, 2011. Photo: Mike Boyce/Report It

Tree down in New Haven, August 28, 2011. Photo: Patty Ridgeway/Report It

A tree lands in a pool in Griswold, August 28, 2011. Photo: Leha/Report It

Tree cracks in New Haven, August 28, 2011. Photo: Frank Ladore/Report It

Down tree in Hamden on Leo Road. August 28, 2011. Photo: Michelle K/Report It

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"Woke up and found a tree blocking my front door."  Sent in by Susan in Milford.

Two deer making their way through the storm.  Sent in by Jenna.

Sent in by Michael Danishevsky in North Haven.

Sent in by Ron Baia in West Haven.

"Tree fell on my friends house and car in West Haven!" Sent in by Ron Baia via Report It.

Danielle Ryerson sent this photo in from Wallingford.

"Dodged a bullet here in Hamden.'missed the house and Company truck by inches." Sent in by Eric in Hamden.

Sent in by Scott in Hamden via Report It.

A tree down at Peregrines Landing in Clinton.  Sent in by Jennifer Camp via Report It.

"Our trampoline flew across the yard & is standing upright! And the storm just started! We're nervous!' Sent in by Michelle via Report It.

This tree limb landed across Loretta's pool in West Haven.  Sent in via Report It.

At the Branford Hill Condo in Branford.  Sent in by Michelle via Report It.

A downed tree limb is block East Avenue in West Haven.  Sent in by Tom Ray/Report It.

A tree gets knocked down off of Ocean Avenue in West Haven.  Sent in by Heather B.

Treadwell Street in Hamden is blocked by a downed tree. Photo: Ben Brunson/WTNH.

Businesses along Sargent Dr. New Haven any not taking chances. Sent in by Jose Candelario via Report It.

Sent in by Michael Doty in Terryville.

Sent in by Paul Shriber.

Milford Harbor.  Sent in by Stacy Phelan via Report It.

 "We got almost 100 free sandbags from the town of Orange and filled them with our kids. We had flooding for the first time in 10 years during the Sunday storm two weeks ago. Trying to avoid it again." Sent in by Krista McCormack in Orange.

"Ali and Jess baked a cake "Good night Irene" - hoping that Hurricane Irene turns into a Tropical Storm before she hits Connecticut." Sent in by Walt Baker in Stratford.

Stop & Shop in in Danbury is cleaned out of soup.  Report It photo sent in by Lorinda, Aug. 27, 2011.

 4 1/2 month old Matthew getting ready for his first hurricane. Sent in by Rachel in East Haven.

A sign near town hall in Prospect.  Sent in by Shelby Baz via Report It.

Sent in by Jack in Madison.

"Our Local convenience store closed at 2 this afternoon" Sent in by Tyler in Clinton via Report It.

Howie and Bella hunkering down for Hurricane Irene.  Sent in by Susan in New Haven.

Private studio fitness boarded up, August 27, 2011. Photo: Tyler/Report It

Kids ready for the storm in West Haven, August 27, 2011. Photo: Colleen Johnston/Report It

Yazmin has the house boarded up, August 27, 2011. Photo: Yazmin/Report It

Firefighters waiting on standby for Hurricane Irene, August 27, 2011. Photo: Samantha/Report It

This picture is from the flood of 1955 in East Hartford. August 27, 2011. Photo: Richard Marsh/Report It

Writing in the sand at East Haven Town Beach, August 27, 2011. Photo: Evamarie Garcia/Report It

Movie theatre still open, night before hurricane. August 27, 2011. Photo: John Geremia/Report It

Tom and Pat's Pizza boarded up for Irene, August 27, 2011. Photo: Dawn/Report It

This pooch got a little wet in the rain, but nothing a towel won't dry off. August 27, 2011. Photo: Brandi/Report It

Ready for Irene in Shelton, August 27, 2011. Photo: Tracy Sedlock/Report It

Boarding up for Irene in New Haven, August, 27, 2011. Photo: Mufid Bohorquez/Report It

Looking calm at the Thimble Islands. Via Report It.

Sophia is weathering the storm in West Haven with her family. Courtesy of Samantha Barry, via Report It.

Jeannine Grimalli was excited to find batteries as she prepared for Irene, so she baked a cake. Via Report It.

Westport is ready. Courtesy of Cara Vanderkamp, via Report It.

Advanced Auto Parts in Groton boards up. Courtesy of Donna, via Report It.

Empty shelves as Big Y in Naugatuck. Courtesy of Mary Shock, via Report It.

Brooke of Trumbull warns Irene to stay away. Courtesy of Donna, via Report It.

On standby at the fire house in Ansonia. Courtesy of Samantha, via Report It.

Gizmo and Stewie are waiting for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. Courtesy of Jess Blackwell, via Report It.

McDonalds on Rt 34 in Derby, prepared for the storm. Courtesy of Darcie, via Report It.

Westbook Dance Academy says go somewhere else Irene. Courtesy of Julie Reed-Russo, via Report It.

The rain is coming down. Courtesy of Elizabeth Bickford, via Report It.

Getting ready for Hurricane Irene in Milford. Courtesy of Russ Ashton, via Report It.

Dark sky as Irene approaches. Courtesy of Ann Wilmot, via Report It.

Down Town Seymour prepared. Courtesy of Joe Rivas, via Report It.

Pawn shop in Milford ready for the worst. Courtesy of Lindsey Defilippo.

Raining in New Milford. Courtesy of Heidi Norcross, via Report It.

Folks hope to be safe at Silver Sands Beach in Milford. Courtesy of Pat, via Report It.

Gas runs low as folks prep for Irene. Courtesy of Ayah, via Report It.

Boarded up and shopping for supplies in Shelton. Courtesy of Betty Malinowski, via Report It.

A block from the beach in West Haven. Courtesy of Jessica an Anthony Palmieri, via Report It.

Walmart in Shelton is ready for Irene. Courtesy of Michelle, via Report It.

Houses along the shore of Norwalk are boarded up. Courtesy of Jeremy Leone, via Report It.

Patio furniture secured in Seymour. Courtesy of Courtney, via Report It.

Madeline says go away Irene from Cosey Beach Avenue in East Haven. Courtesy of Missy, via Report It.

"West Street already flooded." Aug. 27, 2011. Picture by Mayor Mark Boughton.

Katie, Hailey, Grace, Timmy, and Sam tell Irene how they really feel. Courtesy of Darlene Duffett, via Report It.

Rush of people needing propane at R.W. Hine Hardware. Courtesy of Nick, via Report It.

Hotchkiss Grove in Branford is ready for Irene. Courtesy of Michael Paolella, via Report It.

Can Irene hit the bulls-eye in West Haven? Courtesy of Linda Russo, via Report It.

City Point Yacht Club in New Haven is prepping for Irene. Courtesy of Fred Moore, via Report It.
 

Driving from East Haven to Northford, and waiting for Irene. Courtesy of Laura Burns, via Report It.

Tied up and waiting. Courtesy of Tim and Linda O'Hara.

Almost out of water at ShopRite in Derby. Courtesy of Susan Pagano, via Report It.

Long lines for generators at the Fairfield Home Depot. Courtesy of Edward Kuryluk, via Report It.

Windows being boarded up along Route 146 in Branford, Aug. 27, 2011.

Photo: Jeff Bailey/WTNH

West Haven folks are ready for Irene with cinder blocks anchoring down the trampoline. Courtesy of Amy Giaquinto.

Huge waves at Misquamicut. Lifequards had to keep people out of the water in certain areas. Courtesy of Terri Peatt, via Report It.

Lines backed up at Sam's Club as folks prepare for Hurricane Irene. Courtesy of Laura Arena, via Report It.

Flashlights sold out at Walmart in Danbury. Courtesy of Christiany, via Report It.

Surviving New Haven Open. Courtesy of Joel Cobden, via Report It.

Folks in Branford say bring it on Irene. Courtesy of Ashley Krause, via Report It.

Beautiful sky before Irene hits. Via Report It.

Linda in Branford is ready for Hurricane Irene. Via Report It.

Staples in Stratford boarding up the windows. Via Report It.

Folks wait in line to fill up their tanks at the Waterbury Costco. Courtesy of Becki Roberts, via Report It.

Shell Beach taking action as Hurricane Irene approaches. Courtesy of Danielle Verab, via Report It.

"Where the water was! Walmart in Shelton ". Report It photo sent by Natasha Lombardi

Water supply dwindling at Walmart on Route 80 in New Haven.