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On September 28, 1998, the Mississippi Gulf Coast took a direct hit by Hurricane Georges that left approximately 230,000 people without electricity and about 15,000 residents in public shelters. In Biloxi, Mississippi, flooding and hurricane-force winds (over 95 miles per hour) damaged several homes and businesses, necessitating curfew and a state of emergency.

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Hartford County, Connecticut

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Pages about Hartford county:

• MapStats: Hartford County - Statistics for the county, including agricultural, population, immigration, demographics, business, crime, energy, and environment.

• Arts and Entertainment

• Farmington Valley Focus - Weekly email publication for entertainment and events in the Farmington Valley region, including the arts, fairs, organized hikes, museum events and symphony performances.

• DMOZ about Arts and Entertainment

• Business and Economy

• Carmon Community Funeral Homes - Funeral Homes with locations in Windsor, Poquonock, Granby, Suffield and South Windsor.

• Farmington Valley Business Listing - Directory with links to area businesses in the towns of Granby, East Granby, Barkhamsted, Simsbury, New Hartford, Canton, Avon, Collinsville and Farmington.

• Farmington Valley Businesses - Selected businesses in Avon, Farmington, Granby, Hartland and Simsbury.

• Profile of Selected Economic Characteristics: 2000 - Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

• DMOZ about Business and Economy

• Education

• Learning Power - Professional education services, including SAT and SSAT preparation, CEU credit classes, study techniques, foreign language instruction, and learning disability evaluation.

• DMOZ about Education

• Guides and Directories

• Hartford County, Connecticut - Directory of businesses, history, education, sports and travel information.

• The Valley Book - Provides print and online directory of businesses and attractions in the Farmington Valley.

• DMOZ about Guides and Directories

• Health

• Bierly and Peterson Periodontics - Specializing in periodontics and dental implants. Provides information on periodontal disease and procedures used. Office locations in Simsbury and Farmington.

• Farmington Valley ARC - Nonprofit organization which provides support services for persons with mental retardation and similar disabilities.

• Jefferson X-Ray Group, P.C.Ш - Professional corporation of physicians which provides diagnostic and therapeutic radiology services in Hartford County at outpatient and local hospitals.

• Pathways Center - Classes in meditation, yoga, healing.

• TeleNurse - Free service provided by Bristol Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center that provides information from a registered nurse who will answer health-related questions and provide referral to a doctor for the specific needs.

• DMOZ about Health

• Maps and Views

• Hartford County - Map of towns in the county with links to history and information on each town.

• Hartford County Map - Town boundaries and major routes in Hartford County.

• Metropolitan District Commission Town Map Series - Water, sewer and street maps of the MDC's eight member municipalities in PDF format.

• DMOZ about Maps and Views

• News and Media

• Radiofree West Hartford - Source of local conservative opinion, gossip, and commentary.

• DMOZ about News and Media

• Real Estate

• CENTURY 21 Alaimo & Corrado - Specializing in Enfield, Suffield, Somers, Windsor Locks and East Windsor areas. Monthly newsletter and links to offices in Suffield and Enfield.

• Realty 3 - Carroll & Agostini - Real estate services for Hartford, Middlesex and New Haven counties, with offices in Southington and Berlin.

• DMOZ about Real Estate

• Recreation and Sports

• Connecticut Hikes - Group that meets at various locations in Farmington Valley to set off on hikes throughout the state.

• Greater Hartford Marathon - Information on annual October event, which begins and ends at Bushnell Park in downtown Hartford and loops out through East Hartford and South Windsor. Also provides information on other races throughout the season.

• Hartford Country Dance - Sponsors contra, cajun / zydeco and swing dances in the region.

• Scuba Shack - Information on diving training, travel and events. Locations in Rocky Hill and Canton, Connecticut.

• Sporting Adventures - Directory of activity centers and golf courses in the Farmington Valley area.

• Talcott Mountain Reservoir Area - 3,000 acres of woodlands and trails, wheelchair-accessible picnic groves, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and horseback riding.

• Tennis & Fitness Clubs - Tennis facilities and programs in Newington and Rocky Hill locations.

• Tri-Town YMCA - Information on art activities, pre-school program, swim lessons, vacation club, civics club and adult aerobics. Serving the communities of Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, Connecticut.

• West Branch Reservoir - 6,500 acres of property along the West Branch of the Farmington River, much of it accessible by foot for hiking, jogging, bird watching and picnics. Snowmobiling allowed with purchase of a permit.

• West Hartford YMCA - Information on preschool, youth and adult programs, swim lessons, martial arts, men's basketball league and senior men's club. Serving the communities of West Hartford and Bloomfield, Connecticut.

• DMOZ about Recreation and Sports

• Science and Environment

• Beach Watch: Hartford County - Information on the quality of beach water and any advisories or closings in effect for the regions beaches. Provided by the National Health Protection Survey of Beaches office of the EPA.

• Hartford's Camp Courant - Summer day camp for Hartford children offers information on its programs, special events, volunteer and employment opportunities.

• Lake Garda Improvement Association - Co-terminous municipality located in the Borough of Unionville (Farmington) and the Town of Burlington. The property owners association manages Lake Garda for water quality and weed control plus maintains private beaches and roads.

• Land Contamination Report for Hartford County - Maps locating potential sources of land contamination, rankings, data summary, and common contaminants. Information provided by the Environmental Defense Fund.

• Metropolitan District Commission Demonstration Forest - Living classroom designed to provide students and the public with an outdoor learning experience about forestry, wildlife, soils, geology and how people interact with the environment.

• DMOZ about Science and Environment

• Shopping

• AndysSuperMarket.com - Information on products and services. Locations in East Hartford and Simsbury.

• Contessa Corset - Mastectomy bras and prosthesis designs for women dealing with cancer and breast surgery. Locations in West Hartford and Glastonbury.

• Shop Westfarms Mall - Directory for Westfarms Mall, including gift picks, special offers, discounts, merchant directory and mall information.

• A Trail of Antiques - Directory of antique shops in the Farmington Valley.

• DMOZ about Shopping

• Society and Culture

• The Exotic Fish Society of Hartford, Inc. - Social and educational organization of tropical fish enthusiasts.

• Farmington Valley Swan Fund - Profile of abused swans, Ulysses and Penelope, and information on effort to raise awareness, support and funds.

• Farmington Valley YMCA - Information on youth sports, adult fitness, creative arts, child care programs and yoga classes. Serving the communities of Avon, Canton, East Granby, East Hartland, Granby and Simsbury, Connecticut.

• Ferret Association of Connecticut, Inc. - Nonprofit, humane and educational organization founded in 1991 dedicated to helping ferrets, their owners and caretakers.

• Hartford Area Child Care Collaborative - Organization which brings together child care providers, employers, agencies, community-based organizations, policymakers and funders in order to maximize the resources towards child care services.

• Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity - Local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization which works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate affordable housing.

• Hartford County QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau - Table of statistics with county comparison to the state numbers.

• How Did Hartford Get into This Mess? - Reprint of opinion piece from The Hartford Advocate, by Michael Marciano.

• Jonathan Harris for State Senate - Democratic candidate for the Fifth District, including the towns of Bloomfield, West Hartford, Farmington and Burlington.

• The League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford - Provides information about voter registration, voting poll locations, elected officials, and League activities to encourage an informed citizenry.

• New Britain Area League of Women Voters - Local chapter of state and national organization which encourages the active participation of citizens in government. Serving the communities of Berlin, East Berlin, Farmington, Kensington and New Britain.

• DMOZ about Society and Culture

• Transportation

• Central Connecticut Paratransit Service - Transportation for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the public transportation system. Service available for the communities of New Britain, Plainville, Bristol and Kensington.

• New Britain-Hartford Busway - Proposed project which would provide a roadway exclusively dedicated for buses operating for a ten mile stretch between downtown New Britain and downtown Hartford. Map, project overview and schedule, newsletters and architectural concept for busway stations.

• Rocky Hill - Glastonbury Ferry - The nation's oldest continuously operating ferry service which has been connecting neighboring towns on opposite sides of the Connecticut River since 1655. In operation from May 1st through October 31st.

• DMOZ about Transportation

• Travel and Tourism

• About.com Guide to Hartford - Definitive guide to the Hartford, CT area. Complete with links, chat, and original articles of local interest.

• Farmington Valley Visitors Association - Extensive information on the towns comprising the Farmington Valley, including lodging, restaurants, sporting events, history, antiques and shopping.

• DMOZ about Travel and Tourism

• Regional: North America: United States: Connecticut: Metro Areas: Capitol Region

• Hartford: New England's Rising Star - Directory of information on living, working, playing and learning in the 31 towns that make up the greater Hartford area.

• HartfordInfo - Comprehensive source of data and information on the greater Hartford region, provided by the Hartford Public Library and the Hartford Community Data Collaborative.

• DMOZ about Regional: North America: United States: Connecticut: Metro Areas: Capitol Region

• Open Directory Page For Hartford county, Connecticut

Please feel free to add your Hartford county, Connecticut resources to this page.

Hartford County, Connecticut

Connecticut Counties

Pages about Hartford county:

• MapStats: Hartford County - Statistics for the county, including agricultural, population, immigration, demographics, business, crime, energy, and environment.

• Arts and Entertainment

• Farmington Valley Focus - Weekly email publication for entertainment and events in the Farmington Valley region, including the arts, fairs, organized hikes, museum events and symphony performances.

• DMOZ about Arts and Entertainment

• Business and Economy

• Carmon Community Funeral Homes - Funeral Homes with locations in Windsor, Poquonock, Granby, Suffield and South Windsor.

• Farmington Valley Business Listing - Directory with links to area businesses in the towns of Granby, East Granby, Barkhamsted, Simsbury, New Hartford, Canton, Avon, Collinsville and Farmington.

• Farmington Valley Businesses - Selected businesses in Avon, Farmington, Granby, Hartland and Simsbury.

• Profile of Selected Economic Characteristics: 2000 - Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

• DMOZ about Business and Economy

• Education

• Learning Power - Professional education services, including SAT and SSAT preparation, CEU credit classes, study techniques, foreign language instruction, and learning disability evaluation.

• DMOZ about Education

• Guides and Directories

• Hartford County, Connecticut - Directory of businesses, history, education, sports and travel information.

• The Valley Book - Provides print and online directory of businesses and attractions in the Farmington Valley.

• DMOZ about Guides and Directories

• Health

• Bierly and Peterson Periodontics - Specializing in periodontics and dental implants. Provides information on periodontal disease and procedures used. Office locations in Simsbury and Farmington.

• Farmington Valley ARC - Nonprofit organization which provides support services for persons with mental retardation and similar disabilities.

• Jefferson X-Ray Group, P.C.Ш - Professional corporation of physicians which provides diagnostic and therapeutic radiology services in Hartford County at outpatient and local hospitals.

• Pathways Center - Classes in meditation, yoga, healing.

• TeleNurse - Free service provided by Bristol Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center that provides information from a registered nurse who will answer health-related questions and provide referral to a doctor for the specific needs.

• DMOZ about Health

• Maps and Views

• Hartford County - Map of towns in the county with links to history and information on each town.

• Hartford County Map - Town boundaries and major routes in Hartford County.

• Metropolitan District Commission Town Map Series - Water, sewer and street maps of the MDC's eight member municipalities in PDF format.

• DMOZ about Maps and Views

• News and Media

• Radiofree West Hartford - Source of local conservative opinion, gossip, and commentary.

• DMOZ about News and Media

• Real Estate

• CENTURY 21 Alaimo & Corrado - Specializing in Enfield, Suffield, Somers, Windsor Locks and East Windsor areas. Monthly newsletter and links to offices in Suffield and Enfield.

• Realty 3 - Carroll & Agostini - Real estate services for Hartford, Middlesex and New Haven counties, with offices in Southington and Berlin.

• DMOZ about Real Estate

• Recreation and Sports

• Connecticut Hikes - Group that meets at various locations in Farmington Valley to set off on hikes throughout the state.

• Greater Hartford Marathon - Information on annual October event, which begins and ends at Bushnell Park in downtown Hartford and loops out through East Hartford and South Windsor. Also provides information on other races throughout the season.

• Hartford Country Dance - Sponsors contra, cajun / zydeco and swing dances in the region.

• Scuba Shack - Information on diving training, travel and events. Locations in Rocky Hill and Canton, Connecticut.

• Sporting Adventures - Directory of activity centers and golf courses in the Farmington Valley area.

• Talcott Mountain Reservoir Area - 3,000 acres of woodlands and trails, wheelchair-accessible picnic groves, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and horseback riding.

• Tennis & Fitness Clubs - Tennis facilities and programs in Newington and Rocky Hill locations.

• Tri-Town YMCA - Information on art activities, pre-school program, swim lessons, vacation club, civics club and adult aerobics. Serving the communities of Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, Connecticut.

• West Branch Reservoir - 6,500 acres of property along the West Branch of the Farmington River, much of it accessible by foot for hiking, jogging, bird watching and picnics. Snowmobiling allowed with purchase of a permit.

• West Hartford YMCA - Information on preschool, youth and adult programs, swim lessons, martial arts, men's basketball league and senior men's club. Serving the communities of West Hartford and Bloomfield, Connecticut.

• DMOZ about Recreation and Sports

• Science and Environment

• Beach Watch: Hartford County - Information on the quality of beach water and any advisories or closings in effect for the regions beaches. Provided by the National Health Protection Survey of Beaches office of the EPA.

• Hartford's Camp Courant - Summer day camp for Hartford children offers information on its programs, special events, volunteer and employment opportunities.

• Lake Garda Improvement Association - Co-terminous municipality located in the Borough of Unionville (Farmington) and the Town of Burlington. The property owners association manages Lake Garda for water quality and weed control plus maintains private beaches and roads.

• Land Contamination Report for Hartford County - Maps locating potential sources of land contamination, rankings, data summary, and common contaminants. Information provided by the Environmental Defense Fund.

• Metropolitan District Commission Demonstration Forest - Living classroom designed to provide students and the public with an outdoor learning experience about forestry, wildlife, soils, geology and how people interact with the environment.

• DMOZ about Science and Environment

• Shopping

• AndysSuperMarket.com - Information on products and services. Locations in East Hartford and Simsbury.

• Contessa Corset - Mastectomy bras and prosthesis designs for women dealing with cancer and breast surgery. Locations in West Hartford and Glastonbury.

• Shop Westfarms Mall - Directory for Westfarms Mall, including gift picks, special offers, discounts, merchant directory and mall information.

• A Trail of Antiques - Directory of antique shops in the Farmington Valley.

• DMOZ about Shopping

• Society and Culture

• The Exotic Fish Society of Hartford, Inc. - Social and educational organization of tropical fish enthusiasts.

• Farmington Valley Swan Fund - Profile of abused swans, Ulysses and Penelope, and information on effort to raise awareness, support and funds.

• Farmington Valley YMCA - Information on youth sports, adult fitness, creative arts, child care programs and yoga classes. Serving the communities of Avon, Canton, East Granby, East Hartland, Granby and Simsbury, Connecticut.

• Ferret Association of Connecticut, Inc. - Nonprofit, humane and educational organization founded in 1991 dedicated to helping ferrets, their owners and caretakers.

• Hartford Area Child Care Collaborative - Organization which brings together child care providers, employers, agencies, community-based organizations, policymakers and funders in order to maximize the resources towards child care services.

• Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity - Local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization which works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate affordable housing.

• Hartford County QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau - Table of statistics with county comparison to the state numbers.

• How Did Hartford Get into This Mess? - Reprint of opinion piece from The Hartford Advocate, by Michael Marciano.

• Jonathan Harris for State Senate - Democratic candidate for the Fifth District, including the towns of Bloomfield, West Hartford, Farmington and Burlington.

• The League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford - Provides information about voter registration, voting poll locations, elected officials, and League activities to encourage an informed citizenry.

• New Britain Area League of Women Voters - Local chapter of state and national organization which encourages the active participation of citizens in government. Serving the communities of Berlin, East Berlin, Farmington, Kensington and New Britain.

• DMOZ about Society and Culture

• Transportation

• Central Connecticut Paratransit Service - Transportation for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the public transportation system. Service available for the communities of New Britain, Plainville, Bristol and Kensington.

• New Britain-Hartford Busway - Proposed project which would provide a roadway exclusively dedicated for buses operating for a ten mile stretch between downtown New Britain and downtown Hartford. Map, project overview and schedule, newsletters and architectural concept for busway stations.

• Rocky Hill - Glastonbury Ferry - The nation's oldest continuously operating ferry service which has been connecting neighboring towns on opposite sides of the Connecticut River since 1655. In operation from May 1st through October 31st.

• DMOZ about Transportation

• Travel and Tourism

• About.com Guide to Hartford - Definitive guide to the Hartford, CT area. Complete with links, chat, and original articles of local interest.

• Farmington Valley Visitors Association - Extensive information on the towns comprising the Farmington Valley, including lodging, restaurants, sporting events, history, antiques and shopping.

• DMOZ about Travel and Tourism

• Regional: North America: United States: Connecticut: Metro Areas: Capitol Region

• Hartford: New England's Rising Star - Directory of information on living, working, playing and learning in the 31 towns that make up the greater Hartford area.

• HartfordInfo - Comprehensive source of data and information on the greater Hartford region, provided by the Hartford Public Library and the Hartford Community Data Collaborative.

• DMOZ about Regional: North America: United States: Connecticut: Metro Areas: Capitol Region

• Open Directory Page For Hartford county, Connecticut

Please feel free to add your Hartford county, Connecticut resources to this page.

 

Daily Fact

On September 28, 1998, the Mississippi Gulf Coast took a direct hit by Hurricane Georges that left approximately 230,000 people without electricity and about 15,000 residents in public shelters. In Biloxi, Mississippi, flooding and hurricane-force winds (over 95 miles per hour) damaged several homes and businesses, necessitating curfew and a state of emergency.

Source: Louisiana State Center

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