Roosevelt Island Holiday Fire Safety Preparedness Inside Your Home Family Seminar Presented By RIOC Public Safety & RI Residents Association Tuesday December 17 At Good Shepherd - Fire Safety Bedside Bags Will Be Given Out To Attendees

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Public Safety Department reports:

Dear Roosevelt Island Community:

On Tuesday, December 17th from 6-7 PM in the Good Shepherd Community Center, RIOC and the Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) will present a special "Holiday Fire Safety Preparedness Seminar" which will cover preparedness, prevention, and response for fires inside the home. Attendees of the seminar will receive a free "Fire Safety Bedside Bag," which will include small items that can help you in the event of a fire in the home.*

Said RIRA President Frank Farance, "This is the busiest time of year for home fires. POP QUIZ: A dried out Christmas Tree will become engulfed in flames in about:

(A) 2-3 seconds;

(B) 30 seconds;

(C) 2-3 minutes.

"The answer is (A) - now count One-Mississippi, Two-Mississippi, and it's that quick. Also, what happens when an emergency - fire, flood, tornado, earthquake, power failure, etc. occurs in the middle of the night when you're sleeping? We have an answer for that, and each of you will get a free Bedside Bag, including whistle and flashlight. This will complement your Go Bag and your Stay Box - and you'll learn more about making it easier to respond to these emergencies.

"This is a family friendly presentation, so children and youth are welcome. Encourage your teens to attend as they can be the biggest helpers for family safety. The presentation will leave enough time for Questions and Answers. Looking forward to a happy, healthy, and SAFE holiday season."

We hope to see you next Tuesday (12/17) at 6pm in Good Shepherd Chapel!

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RIRA President Compliments Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department On Great National Night Out Community Event Last Tuesday - You're Invited To RIRA Emergency Committee Weekly Thursday Preparedness Webinars For Adults, Kids & Pets

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) President Frank Farance share message he sent today to Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Public Safety Department Chief Kevin Brown complimenting RIOC

Image From RIOC

for the August 6 National Night Out. 

Image of Mr Farance At National Night Out From RIOC

According to Mr. Farance:

RIOC Great National Night Out event!

Chief Brown-

Excellent event, thanks to you, your staff, and RIOC staff. While you can't stop the rain, you adjusted the event to be indoors - this worked out well as the kids had fun, balloons and face-painting, hot dogs, and ice cream. Not to mention, the PSD table had lots of nice swag, including the reflective snap bands - gone quickly!

I'd like to point out a couple things that really distinguishes these Roosevelt Island events (Roosevelt Island Day, National Night Out, Tree Lighting, etc.) is that they reflect and support our mixed-income community. And who hires an ice cream truck? I tell people off-Island about our events and their reaction is "You mean you walk up and get a FREE ice cream cone ... with sprinkles?" Yup, vanilla, chocolate, or both. I think it's these smaller ideas - the free food, popcorn, balloons, ... everything - that conveys a kind of "we all care about each other" vibe and that makes it a life memory.

Again, great job everyone!

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RIOC adds:

Dear Roosevelt Island Community,

RIRA Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance is presenting several emergency preparedness webinars this August, starting tonight, August 8 from 8-9PM, with a KIDS/YOUTH presentation. He'll be discussing evacuations and sheltering in place - and what that means for you and your family. This is a whole family event, children and youth are encouraged to ask questions!

Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023

When: Thursdays 8-9PM

Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521

Passcode: 591680

Dial in: +1 929 205 6099

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS:

• Thu Aug 08: Hurricanes – Evacuations and Sheltering In Place (includes kids/youth presentation)
• Thu Aug 15: Reducing Mobility Hazards (Access-Functional Needs)
• Thu Aug 22: Atlantic Hurricanes: Mid-Summer Status
• Thu Aug 29: Pet Preparedness, Boarding, and Evacuation

You're Invited To Crowd Safety Awareness Preparedness Zoom Webinar Presented By Roosevelt Island Residents Association Community Emergency Committee Thursday April 4 - Have You Thought About "What If Something Goes Wrong When I'm Enjoying The Island's Cherry Blossoms?"

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports:

Dear Roosevelt Island Community,

Thursday night, April 4 at 8-9PM is our next webinar. Without worrying you, have you thought about "What if something goes wrong when I'm enjoying the Island's Cherry Blossoms 

with a throng of other visitors? 

Riding the subways? 

Enjoying a concert at a stadium?". Actually, you can be better prepared by learning about crowd safety, egress awareness, subway safety, personal safety techniques, and other important tips. These presentations and related training are important and reduce stress and make you more resilient - like all preparedness trainings.

This is a whole family event. RIRA Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance is presenting. All presentations use the same link.

Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023

When: April 4 at 8-9PM

Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521

Passcode: 591680 Dial in: +1 929 205 6099

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS:

April 11, 2024, 8-9 PM: Spring Cleaning Prep #1: Smoke Detectors, Go Bags, Comms Plan

April 18, 2024, 8-9 PM: Spring Cleaning Prep #2: Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality

April 25, 2024, 8-9 PM: Spring Cleaning Prep #3: Build Your Storm Recovery Kit

May 2, 2024, 8-9 PM: Coastal Storm Prep #1: Hurricane Season

You're Invited To RIRA Community Emergency Committee Review Of Yesterday's Roosevelt Island Earthquake And Earthquake Preparedness Presentation Virtual Zoom Meeting Thursday January 4

As reported yesterday: 

 The United States Geological Survey reported today a 1.7 magnitude earthquake hit NYC at 5:45 (10:45 UTC) this morning shaking up the residents of Roosevelt Island, Astoria and the Upper East Side....

What happened on Roosevelt Island this morning - possible earthquake? Waiting for answers. https://t.co/0JpVBdjqXY

— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) January 2, 2024

Roosevelt Island resident Frank Farance reports:

In light of the earthquake Roosevelt Islanders experienced today (Tuesday), the RIRA Community Emergency Committee is presenting the highlights of October's presentation on Earthquake Preparedness. The presentation will cover immediate response actions, along with a review of yesterday's earthquake. This is a family friendly presentation on Thursday January 4 at 8-9 PM via Zoom. Come learn and ask your questions.

Date-Time: January 4, 2024 at 8-9 PM 

Zoom Link

More info on earthquakes from the US Geological Survey.

National Shake Out Day Is October 19, Join The World's Largest Earthquake Drill With Roosevelt Island Emergency Preparedness Zoom Presentation For The Whole Family

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports:

October 19 is national Shake-Out day where, nationally, communities prepare for earthquakes. Earthquakes do occur in New York City, we've had a couple. Although they can be small, the hazards are the same, and the response is the same everywhere. This is a whole community event for Roosevelt Island, children and youth are especially invited. 

We will cover the following topics:

• Basics of earthquakes and their impact
• How earthquakes affect different structures (you might not be home)
• Response: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON
• Scenarios: In A Car, On A Highway, Out In the Field
• Mobility: Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes
• Simulation: We'll participate in a surprise drill
• Q&A

Our Shake-Out event will be on October 19, 2023 at 8-9 PM via Zoom.

Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023

Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521

Passcode: 591680

Dial in: +1 929 205 6099 

Fox 5 New York reported in May 2023 that New York earthquakes are not uncommon.

September Is National Preparedness Month - You're Invited To Weekly Thursday Roosevelt Island Emergency Preparedness Zoom Presentations For The Whole Family Starting September 7

 

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports:

September is National Preparedness Month, so the RIRA Community Emergency Committee (CEC) is holding WEEKLY presentations.  This year's theme is "seniors", but it turns out the needs of older adults have much in common with people with disabilities, access, and functional needs (DAFN), parents, youth, and others.  I will be presenting, feel free to ask your questions, the WHOLE FAMILY is welcome.  The four themes this month are:

September 7 @ 8-9 PM: PREPARING TO PREPARE.  Many people know how to prepare, but don't follow through.  This presentation will help you get better and more prepared.

September 14 @ 8-9 PM: PREPARING TO RESPOND.  These actions are stress-heavy and with Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda regrets.  This presentation simplifies the decision-making for virtually all hazards for NYC metro area.

September 21 @ 8-9 PM: PREPARING TO RECOVER.  Most people are unprepared for the Recovery phase after a disaster.   This presentation helps with the Recovery journey post-disaster.

September 28 @ 8-9 PM: PREPARING TO MITIGATE.  During "Blue Sky" days, what kinds of preventative actions can you take"? This presentation covers tips to make it better so the next disaster, hopefully, has less of an impact.

The Zoom info is the SAME FOR EACH WEEK.

Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023
Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521
Passcode: 591680
Dial in: +1 929 205 6099

You're Invited To Roosevelt Island Mid Summer Hurricane Preparedness Zoom Webinar Presented By RIRA Community Emergency Committee July 27

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports: 

Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 8-9 PM is the monthly RIRA Community Emergency Committee (CEC) emergency preparedness Zoom meeting covering MID-SUMMER HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS, 

Photo from 2012 Hurricane Sandy Hitting Roosevelt Island

including recent flooding, storm preparedness, and *Recovery* preparedness (a new feature). 

Photo from 2012 Hurricane Sandy Hitting Roosevelt Island

Feel free to ask your questions, the WHOLE FAMILY is welcome. 

Photo from 2012 Hurricane Sandy Hitting Roosevelt Island

Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023 
Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521
Passcode: 591680
Dial in: +1 929 205 6099

RIRA CEC provides monthly presentations to the community on the 4th Thursday at 8-9 PM each month, the URL is the same every month.

CBS New York has a May 25 report on the upcoming 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season.

You're Invited To Roosevelt Island Disaster Awareness For People With Disabilities Webinar Presented By RIRA Community Emergency Committee Thursday May 25

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee (CEC) Chair Frank Farance reports:

To: Roosevelt Islanders: 

Our monthly emergency preparedness presentation is THURSDAY NIGHT at 8-9 PM so the WHOLE FAMILY can participate. 

 This month we will talk about Disaster Awareness for People with Disabilities. 

This information is designed to raise awareness among people with disabilities, their caregivers, and emergency managers about how to prepare for a disaster and the important things to consider for this population during this process. 

Topics include: 

• Emergency kits 
• Mobility 
• Communication plans 

This will include people who are/have: 

• Deaf or Hard of Hearing 
• Blind or have Low Vision 
• Cognitive Disabilities 
• Supporting a Service Animal or Pet 

Here is the Zoom info: 

Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023, 8-9 PM, the WHOLE FAMILY is welcome 

Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023 

Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521, Passcode: 591680, Dial in: +1 929 205 6099 

Future meetings are the 4th Thursday of the month 8-9 PM with the same Zoom link. 

I'm looking forward to your participation and hearing your questions!

Know Your Risks And Be Prepared For Hurricane Season - You're Invited To Monthly Roosevelt Island RIRA Emergency Committee Zoom Webinar Thursday April 27 On Hurricane Awareness For The Whole Family

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee (CEC) Chair Frank Farance reports:  

To: Roosevelt Islanders:

2023 Hurricane Season, Spring Prep Edition

Our monthly emergency preparedness presentation is THURSDAY NIGHT at 8-9 PM so the WHOLE FAMILY can participate.  We do hurricane preparedness several times: Spring, Early Summer, and Late Summer.  It takes more than one session to be prepared.  This month we will talk about some preparedness elements that take some advanced planning, such as:

• written plans
• mobility
• pets
• testing our go bags and stay boxes

These are the kinds of things that will take several weeks to complete.  Here is the Zoom info:
 
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023, 8-9 PM, the WHOLE FAMILY is welcome
Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023
Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521, Passcode: 591680, Dial in:  +1 929 205 6099

Future meetings are the 4th Thursday of the month 8-9 PM with the same Zoom link.  I'm looking forward to your participation and hearing your questions!

More on Roosevelt Island 

2012 Hurricane Sandy Image From Brian Dorfman

 Hurricane preparedness here.

Do You Know How To Pack Your Stay Box For Shelter In Place And Go Bag To Evacuate in Event Of Emergency? You're Invited To Learn Tips For Adults And Kids At RIRA Community Emergency Committee Zoom Webinar Thursday March 23

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee (CEC) Chair Frank Farance reports:  

The RIRA CEC has a monthly Zoom presentation on emergency preparedness, each month is different, it's tailored to the season and circumstance, and it's for Roosevelt Islanders, so ask your Roosevelt Island specific questions. 

The monthly presentations are typically the 4th Thursday of the month at 8-9 PM so the WHOLE FAMILY can participate. This month will cover techniques for packing your Stay Box - which is used for Shelter-In-Place response), your Go Bags (home, school, work, pets), and the differences between adult and youth preparedness. 

This presentation includes the latest tips from emergency managers locally and around the country.

AGENDA: - Why do we pack a Go Bag?

Different responses: Evacuate or Shelter-In-Place?

Shelter-In-Place: The Stay Box

Planning an Extended Shelter-In-Place - Evacuation: The Go Box

When: How Quickly Do I Need to Respond to the Emergency?

Where: Go Bags at Home, Work, School, etc.

Practical Drills and Exercises

Keeping Supplies Fresh 

 Social: Connecting with Family, Friends, Neighbors, and Community

Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023

Time: 8-9 PM, the WHOLE FAMILY is welcome

Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023

There Is A Fire In Your Roosevelt Island Building, What Do You Do? You're Invited To Apartment Fire Safety Plan For The Whole Family Zoom Webinar Presented By RIRA Community Emergency Committee Thursday February 23

What do you and your family do if there is a fire in your Roosevelt Island building as there was at the Riverwalk Park building (June 2022),

outside Duane Reade at 425 Main Street (February 2021)

or at Roosevelt Landings (January 2021)? 

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance provides some answers. According to Mr Farance:

Monthly Emergency Preparedness with RIRA Community Emergency Committee

Long time community activist and RIRA member Frank Farance presents his monthly talk on Roosevelt Island Emergency Preparedness. The monthly presentations are typically the 4th Thursday of the month at 8-9 PM so the WHOLE FAMILY can participate.  This month's agenda will specifically cover the apartment fire safety plan, as distributed to all residents in mid January.  Additional topics will include:

• Understanding Fire
• Common Home Fire Hazards
• Preparedness Tips for Home Fires
• Do's and Don'ts in Kitchen Fires
• Preparing Children for Fire Safety
• Special Considerations for People with Disabilities

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 8-9 PM, the WHOLE FAMILY is welcome

Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023
Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521, Passcode: 591680, Dial in:  +1 929 205 6099

Be prepared.

There's A Big Storm Coming Our Way - You're Invited To RIRA Roosevelt Island Community Emergency Committee Zoom Talk On Winter Storm Preparedness Thursday December 22

Right on time for the first day of Winter...quite a storm coming our way. .@nycemergencymgt is preparing - please take some time to do so as well! https://t.co/YF8gm6nHVj

— Christina L. Farrell (@calfarrell) December 21, 2022

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports: 

The RIRA CEC has a monthly Zoom presentation on emergency preparedness, each month is different, it's tailored to the season and circumstance, and it's for Roosevelt Islanders, so ask your Roosevelt Island specific questions.

This month's presentation, December 22 at 8-9 PM, was already scheduled for Winter Storm Preparedness. With the winter storm forecast for the end of this week, Thursday's presentation will have live analysis and discussion on the upcoming storm, so you'll be able to apply your knowledge right away.

Frank Farance is a National Weather Service (NWS) Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador (we communicate weather knowledge to the public). He is an active member of the American Red Cross of Greater New York (ARC-GNY), and is Disaster Action Team (DAT) Supervisor. DAT responds 24/7/365 to disasters, such as home fires, which occur 8-12 times a day in NYC. He has served 15 years as a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) member for Roosevelt Island and NYC. He is a graduate of FEMA's National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA). He teaches FEMA STEP (Student Tools for Emergency Planning) to K-12.

The monthly presentations are typically the 4th Thursday of the month at 8-9 PM so the WHOLE FAMILY can participate. The link for the monthly presentations are:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91230498521?pwd=Q05STWZGUk1iUm9Iai9YajFmbnI2dz09

Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521 Passcode: 591680 One tap mobile +19292056099,,91230498521#,,,,*591680# US (New York) +16469313860,,91230498521#,,,,*591680# US (New York)

Here is the current forecast for Thursday:

Severe weather heading our way just in time for holiday travel... 🧵 pic.twitter.com/OSgWSCxvVa

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) December 21, 2022

You're Invited To RIRA Roosevelt Island Community Emergency Committee Zoom Talk On Fire Safety And Preparedness Tips For The Holiday Season - Have A Safe Thanksgiving

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports:  

RIRA Community Emergency Committee meeting on Fire Safety and Preparedness

Long time community activist and RIRA member Frank Farance presents his monthly talk on Roosevelt Island Emergency Preparedness.  Since April 2021, RIRA's Community Emergency committee has been providing a monthly presentation on the 4th Thursday each month at 8-9 PM, except November which is the 4th Tuesday.  Each month we address a different topic, including seasonal hazards and preparedness.  This month's topics include Fire Safety and Preparedness tips for the holiday season.

AGENDA: Topics for TUESDAY November 22, 2022  8-9PM webinar

• Fire Safety
• What causes fires?
• Holiday cooking fire hazards
• Holiday celebration fire hazards
• Holiday weather fire hazards
• Closing, Q&A

The following is the Zoom meeting info:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91230498521?pwd=Q05STWZGUk1iUm9Iai9YajFmbnI2dz09
Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521
Passcode: 591680
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,91230498521#,,,,

*591680# US (New York)
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You're Invited To RIRA Roosevelt Island Community Emergency Committee Meeting On Preparedness, Flooding And Climate Change Monthly Webinar Thursday September 22

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports: 

RIRA Community Emergency Committee meeting on Preparedness, Flooding, and Climate Change webinar Thursday September 22

2012 Hurricane Sandy Flooding Near Coler Hospital on Roosevelt Island

Long time community activist and RIRA member Frank Farance presents his monthly talk on Roosevelt Island emergency preparedness.  Since April 2021, I have been providing a monthly presentation on the 4th Thursday each month at 8-9 PM.  Each month address a different topic, including seasonal hazards and preparedness.  This month's topics include

• Climate Change, how it affects Roosevelt Island
• How floods affect Roosevelt Island: inundation, riverine, storm surge, wave action
• Flood Plan estimates through 2100
• Community Resilience
• Emergency Management cycle applied to Roosevelt Island: Prepare, Respond, Recover, Mitigate
• Specific Actions for: Government, Community, Organizations, Housing, Individuals
• Closing, Q&A
  

Flooding if a Category 2 storm were to hit Roosevelt Island

Frank Farance is a supervisor in the American Red Cross of Greater New York, Disaster Action Team (DAT), which has responded to fires on Roosevelt Island.  He is also a National Weather Service Weather Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador.  He is a graduate of FEMA's National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA) and he is highly trained in many areas of emergency management.

The following is the Zoom meeting info:

https://zoom.us/j/91230498521?pwd=Q05STWZGUk1iUm9Iai9YajFmbnI2dz09
Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521
Passcode: 591680

One tap mobile: +19292056099,,91230498521#,,,,

*591680# US (New York)

Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521, Passcode: 591680

You're Invited To RIRA Roosevelt Island Community Emergency Committee Meeting On Preparedness, Flooding And Climate Change Webinar Thursday August 25

Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports:

RIRA Community Emergency Committee meeting on Preparedness, Flooding, and Climate Change webinar

Long time community activist and RIRA member Frank Farance presents his monthly talk on Roosevelt Island emergency preparedness.  Since April 2021, Mr. Farance has been providing a monthly presentation of the 4th Thursday each month at 8-9 PM.  Each month address a different topic, including seasonal hazards and preparedness.  This month's topics include

• Climate Change, how it affects Roosevelt Island
• How floods affect Roosevelt Island: inundation, riverine, storm surge, wave action
• Flood Plan estimates through 2100
• Community Resilience
• Emergency Management cycle applied to Roosevelt Island: Prepare, Respond, Recover, Mitigate
• Specific Actions for: Government, Community, Organizations, Housing, Individuals
• Closing, Q&A

Frank Farance is a supervisor in the American Red Cross of Greater New York, Disaster Action Team (DAT), which has responded to fires on Roosevelt Island.  He is also a National Weather Service Weather Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador.  He is a graduate of FEMA's National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA) and he is highly trained in many areas of emergency management.

The following is the Zoom meeting info:

https://zoom.us/j/91230498521?pwd=Q05STWZGUk1iUm9Iai9YajFmbnI2dz09
Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521
Passcode: 591680

One tap mobile: +19292056099,,91230498521#,,,,*591680# US (New York)

Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521, Passcode: 591680