Hurricane Irene is approaching and the Vollies would like for you to know the following information
The Vollies will be available in the event a problem may arise you can contact them at 718-332-3333 (emergency) or 718-332-9292 (non emergency). Please continue to check the news for changes in the weather so you may plan accordingly.
Flooding may occur in the Gerritsen Beach area as well as surrounding area’s. There may also be high winds and heavy rain. Please be sure to secure any loose items around the perimeter of your home as these items may blown away by the heavy winds. Check basements for flooding. If possible please check in on the elderly or disabled.
OUTER-BANDS FROM IRENE SHOULD BEGIN TO IMPACT THE AREAS BY SATURDAY NIGHT. WEATHER DETERIORATES FURTHER SUNDAY AS A IRENE APPROACHES. EXPECT WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY…THEN PRECIPITATION TAPERS OFF FROM S TO N AS IRENE PULLS AWAY SUNDAY NIGHDO NOT FOCUS JUST ON THE FORECAST TRACK…AS ITS DANGEROUSLY STRONG WIND FIELD LIKELY WILL ENVELOP MOST OF THE REGION…EVEN ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STORM.
ALL PREPARATIONS FOR HURRICANE IRENE SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON…AS WINDS/RAINS BEGINNING SATURDAY NIGHT…AND DEFINITELY SUNDAY WILL MAKE IT DIFFICULT…IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO TAKE ANY ACTION THEN.
Our Evacuation Center
IS 292
301 VERMONT ST
BROOKLYN 11207
CROSS STREETS: Between PITKIN AVENUE and BELMONT AVENUE
- Know where your gas shut off is & be prepared to turn it off.
- Protect your home by bringing inside loose, lightweight objects, such as lawn furniture, garbage cans, garden tools, and toys. Anchor larger objects outside.
- If a tree fallsm call it in
- If power lines fall, call it in or call con ed or click here to report an outage
- Clear any water traps, check on sump pumps, check sewer caps.
- Place valuables in waterproof containers or plastic bags to protect from flooding damage.
- Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, especially those with disabilities or special needs, and assist them with their preparation.
- Consider turning off basement circuit breakers.
- Check and restock your emergency supply kit in case of power outages.
The Vollies will be available in the event a problem may arise you can contact them at 718-332-3333 (emergency) or 718-332-9292 (non emergency). Please continue to check the news for changes in the weather so you may plan accordingly.
Emergency Supply Kit
Keep enough supplies in your home to survive on your own, or shelter in place, for at least three days. If possible, keep these materials in an easily accessible, separate container or special cupboard. You should indicate to your household members that these supplies are for emergencies only. Check expiration dates of food and update your kits when you change your clock during daylight-saving times.
- One gallon of drinking water per person per day
- Non-perishable, ready-to-eat canned foods and manual can opener
- First aid kit
- Flashlight*
- Battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries (you can also buy wind-up radios that do not require batteries)
- Whistle
- Iodine tablets or one quart of unscented bleach (for disinfecting water ONLY if directed to do so by health officials) and eyedropper (for adding bleach to water)
- Personal hygiene items: soap, feminine hygiene products, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.
- Phone that does not rely on electricity
- Child care supplies or other special care items
Run for the hills, run for the hills. Oh wait, we don’t have any hills here. Damn.
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@anonymous: I know where there’s a hill, but i’m not telling.
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High curbs don’t count.
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@anonymous: LOL…Do high water pants count?
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Only up to two.
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Get ready to invade East New York.
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Brooklyn College is an Evac Center as well, go there. They cant turn you away.
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@Anonymous: Brooklyn College is not a evacuation center. Please see this map http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/downloads/pdf/hurricane_map_english.pdf
I work for the City. They want you to go to East New York. Brooklyn College is an Evac Center. I am going there not to Boogie Land
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I believe you need a high enough score on your SAT to get in.
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Hurricane,schmurricane….bring it on
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Nice knowing you.
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Have a nice time on pitkin avenue,i would rather be neck deep in water, holding an electrical wire,i would stand a better chance of surviving
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Thank you for the info!
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Please clean your catch basins on your corners and all drains. Also, check to see that your sewer cap or plug is on in around your trap.
If you have separate circuit breakers to your basement, we suggest you shut them off so that if your basement floods, then your electric is already off.
If you need to shut your electric off, shut down each breaker before shutting down your main so you don’t create a spark.
Be Safe
In case of emergency, call 718 332 3333.
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silly question but I don’t have a cap on the sewer pipe, was not on when I bought my house. Where can I buy one and are they all the same size ?
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@jnower: That’s not a silly question, in fact, if your talking about it being outside, you’re better off leaving it uncovered. Once all the leaves and anything else covers it, the water will back up even more. If it’s in the basement…same dael.
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Thanks for the reply, it is the sewer pipe in the basement that doesn’t have a cover.
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@jnower: Any local hardware store or home center will have them in stock. I suggest that you measure the inside of the pipe for a proper fit, most are 4 inch.
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Evacuation center Vermont street between Pitkin and Belmont avenue I think I will stay home!
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There is also an evacuation center at FDR High School at 20th Ave and 58th Street
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Can we bring our pets to an evacuation center?
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I was wondering the same thing but on the nyc.gov web site it say to kennel them or leave them with friends… sorry they stay with ME!
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@MaryO: No, pets are not allowed in shelters due to public safety and health concerns. Even sweet animals can become out of control in a stressful, unfamiliar setting. Humans seeking shelter may well have life-threatening allergies to animals, as well. Make arrangements now for your pets.
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@MaryO: You would think they would amke an exception in this case! If my dog can’t go…I won’t go! My dog has never left my side…I won’t leave his side! Sorry, but he’s family.
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@Anonymous: Unfortunately, they can’t. If someone has a lethal allergic reaction, or is bitten or attacked, there is no way to get them to a hospital in the middle of the storm. You probably want to find alternative shelter with family or friends instead of an evacuation shelter.
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@MaryO: Thanks Maryo, I just called my uncle in Bay Ridge..that’s where we will go.
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@MaryO:
Bloomberg stated pets are welcome at shelters
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Only fish.
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First a 5.8 earthquake and now a massive hurricane is on its way. Tj, all is forgiven, please come back.
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TJ was probably the guy that died.
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Just wondering is anyone doing anything in advance to plan in the event the Hurricane is going to hit us…
Anyone have suggestions on what to do in preparation ( besides flying to vegas for the weekend, I considered Atlantic city but I think that is a bad idea LOL)
I already have sandbags by my basement door because I am sure my basement will flood :-{
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@jnower: Bought extra batteries and candles today. I have duffle bags packed, an electric cooler in the car and food ready to go if need be. My advice is don’t wait until the last minute. If you have elderly parents, make sure you get to them eary and get them out. Be safe all.
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@jnower:
jnower,
I really don’t think we have too much to worry about here as far as hurricanes are concern. There’s always the possibility, be it remote,that something catastrophic might occur here. I believe the last time we had significant flooding was in the 1930s. I’m here 36 years and I’ve never had a water problem. Because of the relatively cool water temperatures hurricanes cannot maintain the kind of energy they expel in the Caribbean so the chances of getting anything more powerful than a level one hurricane is extremely rare. I think the most important thing to do in preparation for the storm is to secure all outside furniture and objects that can be blown away and possibly hit a window.
Good luck!!!
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@trainman: jnower, plaes keep in mind that this may be the worst storm we have seen here in the last 50-60 years. The 2nd fleet in Virginia is sending all ships out to sea to avoid the storm. In my life, that has never happened on the east coast.
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@Anonymous:
I thought that was common practice in the Navy when a severe storm is coming. It would be interesting to know if they would keep the ships docked with a level one hurricane.
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Its already been downgraded to a tropical storm.
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All indications are that Irene will be at least a CAT-2 hurricane with sustained winds over 100 mph. The ocean water temp off our coast is 75 degrees….plenty of fuel for her to continue on her path. I’ve lived in NY 59 years…and they’ve NEVER evacuated anyone from the city. In 24 hours, if the storm stays on it’s projected path, the OEM is prepared to evacuate a 250,000 people from zone 1….GB is in zone 2. This hurricane should NOT be taken lightly.
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I have been here for around 41 years and only had an occasional flooded basement but we haven’t had a bad hurricane since I moved here. My concern is flooding but to be honest more than that, the trees around my house that I have seen sway on a regular windy day and that is one BIG tree and it could demolish half of my house.
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The Vollies will be available if needed but make sure you don’t light those candles. Please make sure you have a flashlight and some extra water. also, make sure your refrigerator is very cold in case we lose power.
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@GBFD: GBFD, I went today to get extra batteries for my flashlights, but why shouldn’t we light candles? Extra water is alway a good idea, but that’s usally for people who rely on well water and need pumps to bring it to the house which requires electricity. Our water is delivered through pressure. Not arguing..just curious as to why we shouldn’t use candles?
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@Anonymous:
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Why start a fire if you don’t have to?
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@anonymous: I have never had a problem with candles before when the power has gone out. We usually sit in the kitchen with one or two candles so we can see each other and talk. It’s not like the whole house has candles burning in every room, or that i’m lighting my Christmas tree with them because electricity hasn’t been invented.
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They’re just saying that because with the storm they will have there hands full and in all likelihood wont be able to come extinguish your house.
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Pitkin and belmont is our evacuation center you will be saver at home.
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PLUMB BEACH
At a complete loss why loads of cash, materiel and effort was expended on the pointless White Island project while 400 yards south Plum Beach is ripe to get inundated. And when it does, White Island will probably be seriously eroded anyway. But at least we have bike lanes and pedestrian palza. Great work, Nanny Bloomberg.
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A section of plumb beach is so eroded I would not be surprised if we lost part of the belt parkway.
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has allen ave ever flooded? i have bben here 15 years and have never seen it,but has anyone ever seen it or know of it happenning?
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@yes:
Yes Oct 1960 Hurricane Donna
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Hurricane Donna-1962
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My apologies. I have always thought Donna was 1962. I don’t know why that year was stuck in my head. I stand corrected. I hope everyone gets through the storm safely and with little or no damage. I do think it’s going to be one to remember.
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Yeah, a pool broke once back in ’95.
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I’ve lived in The Beach over 50 years. I remember 1 really bad Nor’easter where the street flooded, maybe 20 years ago. My house is the 2nd from the water and I only remember 1 problem where water came in and that had to be 40 or more years ago. I’m hoping this won’t be any worse.
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Should we remove air conditioners from the windows? Should we board up windows? Whenever I see news reports of hurricanes approaching an area the people who live there are boarding up their windows?
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I live on the canal. I’ve had water in the house twice – once in a hurricane in the early 60′s and once in that nor’easter in the 90′s. They were both on full moons. The next full moon is September 12. But we do have a new moon – which gives us a little bit of extra high tide normally. Hopefully, that will help us all. Stay safe everyone!
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most people here have no idea what a storm like this is all about,everyone seems to be concerned about getting their feet wet, but in reality when that wind starts to blow at about 100mph you should be more concerned about a window or windows blowing out because then the structure is in serious danger of coming apart .also when this storm hits don’t even think of going out side because until you have seen a trash can going down the street at 60 or 80mph plus all the other junk people didn’t put away plus you can’t stand up in that wind good luck everyone stay safe
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@beach bum: So true beach bum. I brought in all my trash cans and patio furniture. Remember, it’s not that the wind is blowing….it’s WHAT the wind id blowing. Be safe!
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good luck people
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you can’t see my comments
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now you can
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trainman usually you have some interesting things to talk about but you are wrong when it comes this storm you forgot to mention shingles,siding,branches and every thing else you think is solid will be in the wind,just think about andrew and wilma when they hit florida granted andrew was a cat 5 but wilma was a cat 1-2 and it made giant mess no running water for 4 days no electric for 18 days plus thousands of blue tarps on almost everyone’s roof,no ice no gas think about
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FYI,
In the event of a loss of power, do not attempt to use a cordless telephone. Without electricity the corldess phones will knock out the telephone line for the entire home until power is restored. You can simply unplug that corldess phone from the phone jack to restore the line. Replace the cordless phone with an old wired telephone if you don’t already have one plugged in until the power is restored.
Fios subscribers will have battery back up for 4-8 hours with a lose of power but the cable T.V. and internet should not work from the back up battery. Unplug both the router and cable box to ensure it does not drain the back up battery to keep the dial tone working for as long as possible.
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I just saw a great tip on TWC. If you have zip lock bags, fill them 3/4 way with water and put them in the freezer. Fill as many as you have. In the event of a power outage
( and we know there will be one ) devide the bags up between the freezer and fridge. This will keep the fridge cold until power is restored.
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Although I grew up in GB, I’m now watching the news of IRENE from Savannah, GA.
I moved from NY and lived in Miami for many years and I am worried sick about my family on Frank Court. Most of you have never been through such a storm. The NAVY has moved their ships…take your clue from them and evacuate…Zone A OR Zone B.
I pray my family, and all of you, are safe and get through this!
Alfie (Arlene Bartha) Wace
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