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 NIGH
DO 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.
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.
She’s a sweet and friendly cat. Her owner apparently decided that she no longer wanted her anymore (since GB doesn’t already have enough issues with stray/feral cats), and put her out on the street; however, she is declawed so she can’t defend herself against anything. I would take her myself, but we just adopted a maniac dog and Chris said I can’t have anymore pets!
Email: info@gerritsenbeach.net for more information
Ken Daly, National Grid’s global finance controller, was named president of the company’s restructured New York business. He previously held senior positions in the company’s finance, human resources, operations and customer service operations in New York.
He’s about 6 weeks old now, not quite old enough for adoption but I’d like to have a home lined up asap. His name is Tito. I took him in when he was 3 weeks old. His mother carried him across the street, and then promptly got hit by a car. I hand raised him :)
He’s been to the vet, was treated for fleas, tested negative for FIV/FELV, and he is getting his first round of shots.
Gets along well with my cats. They are mean to him but he doesn’t seem to notice. He’s very resilient. Not sure how he’d do with dogs, but at this age I think he’d be fine with anything.
He’s very independent already. He cleans himself, he’s totally litterbox trained, can climb onto and off the bed, etc. He’s very affectionate, he sleeps with people, loves to be with people. We are working on teaching him “no biting.” That’s about it, he’s young enough that his personality will certainly mold to whoever raises him.
He’s almost fully weaned, but I’d like him to be neutered before he leaves us.
There will be a small adoption fee.
Please e-mail jooparelli@gmail.com for more information.
Summer Reading Kickoff at the Gerritsen Beach Library this Thursday, June 9, from 2:00 – 4:00. Sign up for Summer Reading, participate in fun activities and receive a free RIF book.
I was informed that she was taken and released in the beach. I’m offering a reward to anyone who knows her where abouts. She is a black cat with beige markings. Her right back paw is beige. Her left ear is tipped. She is neutered and has her
shots. She anwers to the name REXIE or SHADOW… The picture of her face shows blue eyes, thats the camera. Her eyes are dark ..
Anyone with information please email me at Gemini539@aol.com or call 646-250-5253
Good morning and Happy Easter to everyone.I saw the Easter Bunny this morning. As I was sitting here one of my neighbors was outside in a bunny costume hiding eggs. At least I think it was a neighbor. Maybe it really was the Easter Bunny.
With another possible snow storm coming the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department is urging everyone to clear fire hydrants on your block and to keep them clear as much as possible during the storm.
If you remember exactly one year ago there was a Devastating fire at 77 Bevy Court and the main problem was frozen hydrants which delayed a response. While we cannot prevent frozen hydrants clearing snow around hydrant is something we can do.
Dear residents of gerritsen beach both near and far.
GerritsenBeach.net would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We had
an interesting year to say the least.
We’ve already seen some around and we’re not sure if they’ve been up all year or just since early November. We’re talking about Christmas lights and we want to feature photos of decorated homes and holiday yard displays around Gerritsen Beach.
Whether your home features traditional white lights, icicle lights or retro big-bulb colored lights, we will show them all. We love inflatables (except when they’re deflated), nativity scenes, reindeers, wreaths, penguins, trains, Santa, and homes covered with so many lights that you can see them from space. Despite what some websites think, there are no ugly Christmas lights. We love them all.
Longtime resident and community activist, Joseph D. Leone, suffered a massive heart attack and after two days of hospitalization, he succumbed in the presence of his loving and loyal family, on September 28th 2010. These are the comments and eulogy the family would like to to share with the community that showed “Papa” Leone love.
Good Bye Papa Lee - Written by Joe Leone, Jr.
On September 28, 2010 my dad Joe Leone passed away. Six years ago I was a Vice President and Tax Manager for the Bank of New York. I left a full time job because I knew my father was aging and needed my help with his business, of which I had helped him with since I was 14 years old, over 40 years now. Despite the financial hardship it would cause her and I, fortunately, my beautiful wife Cindy was loving enough to understand what I needed to do. It was the best decision of my life because I was able to work with and spend the last six years of my life with him. Previous to that, when I was working at the Bank, I rarely saw him once a month and also on Holidays. In His Loving Memory, I vow to continue his Tax and Accounting business for this community. My new associate will be handling the insurance and annuity part.
For those of you that didn’t make the Funeral Mass, the Eulogy which was done by nephew Josh is below.
The question begs: “What Will You Do About it now?”.
Here is our short list.
Call 311 to complain to the Mayor
You can call demand answers from the 61 and 63 precincts.
61 Precinct Community Affairs: (718) 627-6847
63 Precinct Community Affairs: (718) 258-4444
The 61st Precinct Community Council meets next Wednesday November 9th at 3093 Ocean Ave and every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
The 63rd Precinct Community Council meeting is held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Kings Plaza Community Room at 8:00 p.m.
The Gerritsen Beach Property Owners meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at St James
Demand from your public officials to answer why this happened and for them to stop this from happening ever again.
Councilman Lew Fidler 718-241-9330
Senator Martin J. Golden 718-238-6044
Assemblyman Alan Maisel 718-968-2770
Community Board 15 718-332-3008
Doing nothing cannot be an option. Otherwise this will keep happening.
It has come to our attention that commenters who choose to comment with their real-names on the website are being targeted by local leadership for making comments.
Those being targeted are the ones who expressed concern over White Island. They are essentially being harassed. These people have received phone calls, been emailed, and approached over their comments. Instead of certain leadership answering questions or concerns, they are hostilely approaching people.
It is true that if you speak your mind you need to be prepared for the consequences and i’m not defending what any commenter may or may not have said.
We do however think it is wrong to be targeting any commenter instead of addressing their concerns.
For this reason “Anonymous” commenting is here to stay.
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