Don Bell
@DonBellCT
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Worked in many places. Current EH Vice Chair. @southernctwx forecaster. Storm Chaser & Documenter. Skywarn Spotter. Generally helpful.
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Last Seen Profiles
The moment we lost power in our section of Perry. Never seen this kind of power loss before. Still waiting for the eyewall.
#Helene
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Oh my God. I missed the event a few months ago but not tonight. Just taken in East Hartford, CT. Visible from the naked eye. A cascade of light and beauty.
#northernlights
@NWSBoston
@SouthernCTWX
@NBCConnecticut
@weatherchannel
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And to all a good night! ✌🏾😂😂😂
When McCarthy see Sean Payton at the Cowboys facility
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Because of the leadership of
@GovNedLamont
& *bipartisan* General Assembly action,⛽️ relief is arriving for East Hartford residents. This station was at $4.09 yesterday! For our most vulnerable, every bit of savings matters. I know from how much it matters from lived experience.
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Today I joined
@govnedlamont
@lgsusanb
& other community leaders to denounce the recent hate crimes in
#connecticut
& call for the dismantling of systemic racism.
Now’s our moment to act & bring meaningful change to CT & our communities. We shall not be moved.
#blacklivesmatter
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First
#COVIDvaccine
dose in the books! Here’s my short message to
#EastHartford
about the importance of getting the vaccine and how to schedule an appointment. Let’s get it done!
@GovNedLamont
@LGSusanB
@CTDPH
Image credit: CT Department of Health
Music Credit: Agnese Valmaggia
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Extremely heavy
#snow
near
#Buffalo
on the front end of this band
@NWSBUFFALO
@weatherchannel
@aycarranza
@SouthernCTWX
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Everyone is ok here at my location in Perry, FL. Recorded a minimum central pressure of 950.3mb at 11:31:30pm.
After sounding ominous w/ significant lightning the backside has been quiet. Folks are a little relieved to know the worst of the storm is likely over.
#Helene
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Thank you
@GovNedLamont
&
@CVSHealth
for including East Hartford to the growing list of testing sites. Testing is free and quick!
With these 13 additional
#COVID19
drive-thru test sites,
@CVSHealth
is now operating 25 of these locations at their pharmacies throughout Connecticut.
Testing is free and quick. Learn how to make an appointment:
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Significant flash flooding at one of our more vulnerable spots in East Hartford. Candlewood Dr.
@SouthernCTWX
@ryanhanrahan
@NWSBoston
@WX1BOX
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Last night was…unbelievable. In the most intense part of the LES band near Buffalo.
#BuffaloStorm2022
#LakeEffectSnow
#snow
@aycarranza
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Very faint and brief
#aurora
here in central CT. Taken Around 10-10:15pm ET.
#AuroraBorealis
#ctwx
#NorthernLights
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Flash flooding continuing in
#EastHartford
@NWSBoston
. Photo of Brewer St just taken from a friend.
EH folks, stay off the roads!
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This was Flash Flooding at Knowlton Brook on Rt. 44 near
#Ashford
at 6:22pm and I’m still stunned by the extent of what I saw.
@NBCConnecticut
@NWSBoston
@weatherchannel
@SouthernCTWX
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Mayor’s office is on top of the flooding situation here in EH & I’m out documenting the flooding in my area & speaking to neighbors.
Fortunately not as widespread as earlier. Residents don’t recall seeing this kind of flooding.
@WX1BOX
@NWSBoston
@ryanhanrahan
@SouthernCTWX
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Anxiously awaiting the
@USTornadoes
forecast for Thurs-Sat. Feeling pretty decent about 2/3 as I end my
#chasecation
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Shocked to measure 3.2” at 6am here in East Hartford. Spotter # 20-109.
@NWSBoston
@WX1BOX
@SouthernCTWX
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Is it possible to have mammatus in
#LakeEffectSnow
,
@NWSBUFFALO
@weatherchannel
? Taken in the Cheektowaga area this evening.
#BuffaloStorm2022
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It’s extraordinary out. Up to 8.5” in East Hartford!
1.5, 1.7, 1.9 new snow in the last three hours. Board gets cleared at 10am. Spotter # 20-109.
@NWSBoston
@WX1BOX
@SouthernCTWX
#ctwx
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Here is the
@nytimes
article highlighting the work of
@JointCenter
. Sadly, our report illustrates the work we still need to do to make our government more representative, but I know we will get there.
#USHouseStaffDiversity
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Absolutely rocking here. 1.5” new in the last hour in East Hartford. 4.9” now on the board. Excellent snow growth. Spotter # 20-109.
@NWSBoston
@WX1BOX
@SouthernCTWX
@weatherchannel
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Let’s get a House Diversity Office across the finish line. I applaud Leader Pelosi & RM McGovern, but also
@DWStweets
& staff for their work so far.
#CongressionalStaffDiversity
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#Henri
induced river flooding continues to rise here in East Hartford. Preliminary flow and height beats 1955 now. NWS says waters will recede overnight. Incredible to witness before daylight ended.
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The greatest sunset I’ll probably ever see was in NC when I was chasing Dorian.
#HurricaneLee
did not disappoint tonight.
My goodness. Unedited looking toward Hartford.
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Thinking about my new journey w/
@SouthernCTWX
I scribbled down a list of fundamentals. What would others add?
#WUTV
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Today, I announced my candidacy for the State Senate 3rd District seat. I look forward to continuing conversations with residents and delegates to discuss how we can work together to build a stronger district and Connecticut.
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@NHC_Atlantic
@ECCC_CHC
I was in Port Hood on Cape Breton Island and recorded a minimum pressure of 941.9mb and peak wind gust of 65.3mph (~10m) on Sept 24.
This morning I drove into Arisaig NS and then west down NS-245 to survey the damage. Hopefully this helps your report.
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Victory! Thank you to the people of East Hartford for providing us another opportunity to serve and keep moving our incredible community forward.
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@NWSBoston
@ryanhanrahan
@weatherchannel
@aycarranza
@SouthernCTWX
Significant Hockanum River flooding ongoing in
#easthartford
. Part of Burnside Ave is closed, Labor Field is flooded, and water is in homes on Preston St. Fourth (preliminary) top 10 flood in the last 60 days.
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The Senate needs a nonpartisan chief diversity officer.
@derronrparks
@RhonnieF
@TiffanyDCross
@AlexGangitano
@NPR
@washingtonpost
#SenateStaffDiversity
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Yesterday was my first
@CTBar
House of Delegates meeting, tonight I'm an honoree at the
@UConnLawAlumni
Meeting & Awards Dinner, and today I was sworn in as a commissioner of the East Hartford Inland Wetlands Commission!
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Time lapse of the Connecticut River at Hartford, which went from ‘7.15 to ‘16.25 in the last ~24 hours. Now over 17 feet with 4 more feet of rise forecasted. Flooding comes from the catastrophic
#VermontFlooding
@NWSBoston
@weatherchannel
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Hey
@iCyclone
it’s not DORIAN lol but I thought you would enjoy. From my Isaias Long Island chase.
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Councilor-Elect. Thank you East Hartford. Thank you for proving once again that our town is an extraordinary place of opportunity. I’m ready to work for you!
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It’s great to see staffers of color being recognized for their many contributions (thanks
@AlexGangitano
!).
@JointCenter
&
@NALEO
are working hard to increase Hill diversity. This is critical work.
#CongressionalStaffDiversity
#DiversityAndInclusion
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Great
@nytimes
article that mentions our
@JointCenter
study & discusses the amazing work of
@payourinterns
&
@C2C_DC
! To stop injustice, you face it head on. Underrepresented communities will have a greater voice on the Hill because of the work being done.
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Hard to diversify staff when internship statistics look like this. Thank you
@payourinterns
for your work.
BREAKING: We just released our “Who Congress Pays'' report, the FIRST EVER audit of the Internship Fund, which raised “...questions about the inclusivity of a key pipeline.”
Of the 3,822 paid interns we found, 76% were white.
Cc:
@AyannaPressley
(1/9)
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The Connecticut River at Hartford at sunset, when it was at 21.65ft. Highest since 2011?
@NWSBoston
@WX1BOX
#ctwx
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First time on
@UConnLaw
campus in 322 days. Beautiful as ever. Can’t wait until we’re all together again.
#UConnStrong
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I’m back in DC doing my first meetings on our
@JointCenter
US House top staff diversity report. We’re never going to get a truly representative government without accountability.
#CongressionalStaffDiversity
#MondayMotivation
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Words cannot describe how proud I am to serve East Hartford. I am honored to be your town councilor, and I am honored to serve as Vice Chair! Thank you to everyone who made this day possible. I will do my best to make you proud.
#EHPride
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Morning microwave imagery of
#Idalia
shows a nearly completed eyewall. Active day ahead with recon providing invaluable data on structure and heading.
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Nothing like it. Always awe inspiring. Hopefully everyone made it through today’s storms ok. Taken at home in East Hartford, CT.
#ctwx
@SouthernCTWX
@NWSBoston
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The eyewall of
#idalia
was incredible in Perry, FL this morning. Will post more when I can. Extensive tree damage and significant roof damage throughout the area. Recorded a low pressure of 960.1mb.
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If Congress is going to be truly representative of America, POC must be in the decision making rooms.
@d3casp3r
&
@RhonnieF
are doing wonderful work to increase
#CongressionalStaffDiversity
. I am proud to call them friends & allies.
#WednesdayWisdom
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The trend on the European ensemble has certainly been going in the wrong direction, but it illustrates why folks in Florida need to activate their plans in advance of
#milton
.
More robust members with the stronger lows further north near Tampa. Stay weather aware.
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Time lapse of the
#SnowSquall
here in East Hartford looking toward Hartford. Magnificent clearing afterward.
#ctwx
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Hockanum River in East Hartford. It’s at about 2.75x its normal height (in action stage) and running 10x higher than normal flow. Impressive to watch.
@NWSBoston
@WX1BOX
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From start to finish,
@BlackPolicyHKS
was thoughtful, inspiring, and powerful. We have a lot of work to do, but we’re answering the call. Proud to be a participant today w/
@samswey
,
@dreanyc123
, Darrel Thompson & our moderator Shaniqua!
#BPC2018
#ForwardTogether
#OwnOurSeat
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The Joint Center and NALEO Educational Fund are proud to announce the development of the Staff Up Congress Legislative Academy. If we're going to get real
#DiversityandInclusion
on Capitol Hill, we have to pay attention to mid/senior roles.
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In the Senate,
@CoryBooker
has been an incredible ally in the movement to make our Congress more diverse & inclusive. I’m proud to call him and my friend
@mattklapper
partners in this work. Read this great piece and you’ll realize why the Senator inspires me and my work so much.
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Congratulations,
@payourinterns
. This is an important day. It signifies a major commitment toward building the
#diversity
pipeline that will make our Congress more representative and inclusive.
We did it! Every Republican & Democrat in the appropriations committee voted in favor of creating a $5,000,000 Senate intern fund. Mark our words, this is the beginning of the paid internship movement in the U.S.A.
#payourinterns
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Today we marched to say
#blacklivesmatter
but we know there is so much work to do. We shall not be moved. Liberty and justice will reign in America for all its people. It’s up to us.
#EastHartfordStrong
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More time lapse footage of the CT River flood. Direct result of the catastrophic
#VermontFlooding
Gratefully, the river is at minor flood stage but the levee that protects EH shows you how vulnerable we are.
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Thank you
@GovNedLamont
,
@jrojas9
, the entire East Hartford delegation, and the State Bond Commission for supporting and approving $950,000 for critical renovations at our middle school and high school. Great for East Hartford. Great for our students.
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I am proud to share that I have been appointed to the
@CTBar
Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Rule of Law Committee for the 2020-2021 Bar Year.
I am honored to join my extraordinarily talented and dedicated colleagues to do my part to improve our profession and Connecticut.
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If you want to cut through the noise and read thoughtful political analysis,
@amyewalter
is always must read.
Trump is everything today as president that voters had hoped or feared he would be when he was a candidate. NEW
@amyewalter
column:
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#Beryl
delivered a strong band near Bay City that produced strong winds, frequent lightning, and torrential rain. Captured a number of bolts in the band. Here’s one
@weatherchannel
@aycarranza
#txwx
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As I travel around to each district in town on this
#ElectionDay
, I took a quick break for lunch at an East Hartford &
@JohnLarsonCT
favorite.
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I'm Don Bell and I approved this message!
I am running to serve on the town council of my hometown of East Hartford. My story has been made possible by the people of this beautiful community, and the friends and family that believed in me.
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@johnkrasinski
@Lin_Manuel
@HamiltonMusical
@somegoodnews
I lost my uncle to COVID-19 on Friday, and I’m still struggling to fully embrace my grief. I saw this today and for the first time since his passing, I felt warmth during this dark time. I’m not ashamed to say I cried when I did. All I want to say is...thank you.
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Nothing else to say.
@JointCenter
@NALEO
and one of the greatest champions for
#CongressionalStaffDiversity
@RepBarbaraLee
!
#StaffUpCongress
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@NWSBoston
@WX1BOX
flash flooding occurring in East Hartford on Brewer Street. From
@bncavaliere
a few minutes ago.
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Stayed up late to watch
#HurricaneMan
uninterrupted. Fantastic work
@ScienceChannel
&
@iCyclone
. The show isn’t just educational and intense, it shows the human side of these extraordinary and devastating storms. Really well done.
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Why I chase (since 2017)
1. There is indescribable awe in documenting & experiencing the power of nature.
2. Every chase is an opportunity to learn and become better.
3. Most chases provide the opportunity to help others.
4. I am at home in the elements.
I would like to start a 🧵 “Why I chase.” (I’ve been chasing since 2010 👵🏼)
I’ll start!
I chase:
-to get back to my roots
-to reunite with my friends, my people, who “get me”
-to test my meteorology
-to strengthen my meteorology
-to find peace in big sky away from the big city
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Another week in the books on the most beautiful law school campus in America. Fall is here.
@uconnlaw
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#HurricaneIdalia
brought some serious wind to the Perry area earlier. Despite the debris 😶, I was safe the entire time.
I chase/document a lot of wx, but tropical is the most fascinating meteorological phenomenon to me. I’m obsessed. I’ve studied hurricanes since childhood.
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