Lt. Governor Michael Fedele is in charge of the state until Wednesday.  Governor Rell is out of state, due to return Tuesday night  after a visit to  Colorado.

This is a  great opportunity for Fedele to show off his gubernatorial skills.   The City of Norwich is bracing for flooding from the Yantic River and if disaster strikes, the Lt. Governor will be front and center.   

That’s a photo op Ned Lamont and Tom Foley just cannot buy.

More on Eyewitness News tonight.