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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Sponsored Post - Atlantic Hurricane Season Extends Through November, It Only Takes One Storm To Change Everything - Know Your Roosevelt Island Hurricane Zone, Be Prepared And Ready Says NYC Emergency Management

It's Atlantic Hurricane season until the end of November, and there are still opportunities for storms to come our way. 🌧️🌪️🌊

It only takes one storm to change everything.

Visit https://t.co/Auh07Ho9Ha to make your plan and know your coastal evacuation zone before hurricane… pic.twitter.com/R2OlXZ8Bq7

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) September 9, 2024

According to the NYC Emergency Management Department (NYCEM):

Coastal Storms & Hurricanes: Know Your Zone!

If a coastal storm or hurricane hits NYC, would you know what to do?

Know Your Zone!

If a big storm hits, The City may order residents in certain zones to evacuate depending on the hurricane's track and projected storm surge. Knowing your hurricane evacuation zone in advance can prevent stress and evacuation delays if you are asked to evacuate because of an incoming hurricane or coastal storm.

The Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder will let you know if you’re located in a zone and will show you your nearest evacuaton center. You can also call 311 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY: 212-504-4115) to find out if you live in a zone.

The Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder also shows City evacuation centers which are all pet friendly.

Note: FEMA Flood zones are used to determine flood insurance requirements and building code. Residents should not use FEMA’s flood zones to determine the need to evacuate during coastal storms. The City will determine which of the hurricane evacuation zones (from zone 1 up through zone 6) should be evacuated based on the characteristics of an actual storm as it is approaching the city. For more information about flood zones, visit www.floodhelpny.org.

Roosevelt Island residents live in both Zones 2 

and 3 

depending upon the location of your building. As shown in the NYC Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder below, the Roosevelt Island buildings colored in brown are in Zone 2 and those colored in Yellow are in Zone 3. The nearby Evacuation Centers are shown too.
 

The Octagon, Manhattan Park, Westview, Island House, Roosevelt Landings, Cornell Tech, Coler Hospital and Riverwalk 480, 475, 460 and 430 Main Street buildings are in Zone 2.

Riverwalk 405, 425, 455, 465 and Rivercross (531) buildings are in Zone 3.

Click here for the NYCEM Hurricane Zone Finder and Sign Up Here to get hurricane and other emergency alerts from NYCEM.

Here's some scenes of what Roosevelt Island looked like during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012

 Westview Promenade Image Courtesy of Brian Dorfman

 Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park Under Water From Hurricane Sandy Via Kate Williams Tweet

and a report on Roosevelt Island damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Click here for more emergency hurrincane planning information from the NYC Emergency Management Department.

Today marks 12 years since Superstorm Sandy, a storm that forever changed New York City. We remember the devastation it brought, but also the extraordinary resilience of New Yorkers. At NYC Emergency Management, we reflect on the lessons learned from Sandy, which continue to… pic.twitter.com/JjWSVerqcF

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) October 29, 2024

Be prepared and ready. Know Your Roosevelt Island Hurricane zone, evacuation zone and have a plan.

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.

Sponsored Post - Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Here, NYC Emergency Management Department Wants You To Know Your Hurricane Zone, Be Ready And Be Prepared - Roosevelt Island In Zones 2 And 3

Are you a New Yorker? Do you enjoy being the last to know about stuff? Bet you don’t.

It’s Atlantic Hurricane Season until the end of October.

If you don’t know your coastal evacuation zone, find out before a hurricane comes to NYC : https://t.co/Auh07Ho9Ha.
#KnowYourZone pic.twitter.com/9F36PL5iFl

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) August 31, 2023

The NYC Emergency Management Department (NYCEM) reports:

If a hurricane comes to NYC, do you know your evacuation zone?

Knowing your hurricane evacuation zone in advance can prevent stress and evacuation delays if you are asked to evacuate because of an incoming hurricane or coastal storm. The City may order residents to evacuate depending on the hurricane's track and projected storm surge.

Use the Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder or call 311 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY: 212-504-4115) to find out if your address is in an evacuation zone.

The Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder also shows City evacuation centers.

If you live in an evacuation zone, have a plan for where you will go if an evacuation order is issued for your area. If you are not able to stay with friends or family, you can use the Hurricane Evacuation Zone finder to locate your closest evacuation center. Check the Finder or call 311 at the time of the evacuation order in case your closest evacuation center has changed.

Everyone in New York City should know what to do in the event of a hurricane. Visit our page on Coastal Storms and Hurricanes to learn how to make an evacuation plan and keep yourself safe during storms. 

Roosevelt Island residents live in both Zones 2 and 3 depending upon the location of your building. As shown in the NYC Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder below, the Roosevelt Island buildings colored in brown are in Zone 2 and those colored in Yellow are in Zone 3. The nearby Evacuation Centers are shown too.   

The Octagon, Manhattan Park, Westview, Island House, Roosevelt Landings, Cornell Tech, Coler Hospital and Riverwalk 480, 475, 460 and 430 Main Street buildings are in Zone 2.

Riverwalk 405, 425, 455, 465 and Rivercross (531) buildings are in Zone 3.  

Sign up up here to get hurricane and other emergency alerts from NYCEM

Get free emergency alerts in your language. @NotifyNYC is NYC’s official emergency notification system. Customize your alerts by language, location, alert type, and more!

Learn more and sign up at https://t.co/2oXAhN41ke or follow @NotifyNYC on twitter. pic.twitter.com/i5ciIE9HB2

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) September 30, 2023

Here's some scenes of what Roosevelt Island looked like during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012

 Westview Promenade Image Courtesy of Brian Dorfman

 Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park Under Water From Hurricane Sandy Via Kate Williams Tweet

and a report on damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Click here for more emergency hurrincane planning information

from the NYC Emergency Management Department.

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.

Sponsored Post - Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Here, NYC Emergency Management Department Wants You To Know Your Hurricane Zone, Be Ready And Be Prepared - Roosevelt Island In Zones 2 And 3

Are you a New Yorker? Do you enjoy being the last to know about stuff? Bet you don’t.

It’s Atlantic Hurricane Season until the end of October.

If you don’t know your coastal evacuation zone, find out before a hurricane comes to NYC : https://t.co/Auh07Ho9Ha.
#KnowYourZone pic.twitter.com/9F36PL5iFl

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) August 31, 2023

The NYC Emergency Management Department (NYCEM) reports:

If a hurricane comes to NYC, do you know your evacuation zone?

Knowing your hurricane evacuation zone in advance can prevent stress and evacuation delays if you are asked to evacuate because of an incoming hurricane or coastal storm. The City may order residents to evacuate depending on the hurricane's track and projected storm surge.

Use the Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder or call 311 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY: 212-504-4115) to find out if your address is in an evacuation zone.

The Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder also shows City evacuation centers.

If you live in an evacuation zone, have a plan for where you will go if an evacuation order is issued for your area. If you are not able to stay with friends or family, you can use the Hurricane Evacuation Zone finder to locate your closest evacuation center. Check the Finder or call 311 at the time of the evacuation order in case your closest evacuation center has changed.

Everyone in New York City should know what to do in the event of a hurricane. Visit our page on Coastal Storms and Hurricanes to learn how to make an evacuation plan and keep yourself safe during storms. 

Roosevelt Island residents live in both Zones 2 and 3 depending upon the location of your building. As shown in the NYC Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder below, the Roosevelt Island buildings colored in brown are in Zone 2 and those colored in Yellow are in Zone 3. The nearby Evacuation Centers are shown too.   

The Octagon, Manhattan Park, Westview, Island House, Roosevelt Landings, Cornell Tech, Coler Hospital and Riverwalk 480, 475, 460 and 430 Main Street buildings are in Zone 2.

Riverwalk 405, 425, 455, 465 and Rivercross (531) buildings are in Zone 3.  

Sign up up here to get hurricane and other emergency alerts from NYCEM

Get free emergency alerts in your language. @NotifyNYC is NYC’s official emergency notification system. Customize your alerts by language, location, alert type, and more!

Learn more and sign up at https://t.co/2oXAhN41ke or follow @NotifyNYC on twitter. pic.twitter.com/i5ciIE9HB2

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) September 30, 2023

Here's some scenes of what Roosevelt Island looked like during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012

 Westview Promenade Image Courtesy of Brian Dorfman

 Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park Under Water From Hurricane Sandy Via Kate Williams Tweet

and a report on damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Click here for more emergency hurrincane planning information

from the NYC Emergency Management Department.

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

Sponsored Post - 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends Today - Still Important To Be Prepared And Know Your Roosevelt Island Hurricane Zone - Watch NYC Emergency Management Department Atlantic Hurricane Season Workshop

It's the last *official* day of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season!

We saw 14 named systems this season, 8 of which were hurricanes. #Ian, whose name will likely be retired after this year, was both the deadliest and costliest storm. pic.twitter.com/PG69nkIXtL

— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) November 30, 2022

An erratic North Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end this week, with an average number of storms, a rare quiet spell in August and destructive late-season activity, including the deadliest hurricane to hit the U.S. in nearly two decades. https://t.co/TcPstgrQTR

— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 30, 2022

To all my east coast emergency managers, Happy last day of the 2022 Atlantic coastal storm season. We made it! On to winter weather and all the challenges that brings. 🌊☁️💧💨☃️❄️

— Christina L. Farrell (@calfarrell) November 30, 2022

It's still important to be prepared and know your Roosevelt Island Hurricane Zone. 

The NYC Emergency Management Department reports:

What are hurricane evacuation zones?

There are six hurricane evacuation zones, ranked by the risk of storm surge impact, with zone 1 being the most likely to flood. In the event of a hurricane or tropical storm, residents in these zones may be ordered to evacuate.

I noticed that my zone has changed. Why is that?

Zones are updated to incorporate new, higher resolution storm surge model output from the National Weather Service. These data, combined with improved topographic data, and information from actual events, allow the City to more accurately define areas most at risk of flooding due to storm surge from a hurricane....

Roosevelt Island residents live in both Zones 2 and 3 depending upon the location of your building. As shown in the NYC Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder below, the Roosevelt Island buildings colored in brown are in Zone 2 and those colored in Yellow are in Zone 3. The nearby Evacuation Centers are shown too.

The Octagon, Manhattan Park, Westview, Island House, Roosevelt Landings, Cornell Tech, Coler Hospital and Riverwalk 480, 475 and 460 Main Street buildings are in Zone 2.   

Riverwalk 405, 425, 455, 465 and Rivercross (531) buildings are in Zone 3.  

Click here for more info and to find the Hurricane Evacuation Zone of your Roosevelt Island address. 

The NYC Emergency Management Department hosted a 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season workshop for community media last June. I asked why some Roosevelt Island buildings are in Zone 2 and those next door are Zone 3. 

Watch the full workshop from the beginning.

Here's some scenes of what Roosevelt Island looked like during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012

 Westview Promenade Image Courtesy of Brian Dorfman

 Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park Under Water From Hurricane Sandy Via Kate Williams Tweet

and a report on damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Click here for more information from the NYC Emergency Management Department.

NYC Emergency Management Department Seeking Applicants For 2023 Strengthening Communities Program That Offers Grants Up To $40 Thousand - Any Roosevelt Island Organizations Interested And Qualified?

Are there any Roosevelt Island groups/organizations interested in applying for the NYC Emergency Management Department (NYCEM)  2023 Strengthening Communities Program?

According to NYCEM: 

We are in the final week of accepting applications for the latest session of our Strengthening Communities program (December 2nd).

Emergencies affect every community differently, but you can help your community be prepared and resilient. Your Community Network can receive funding up to $40K to work on a community emergency plan through NYC Emergency Management's Strengthening Communities Program.

A community network is a group or a coalition consisting of nonprofit, community, and faith-based organizations that are organized around an issue important to their community such as climate change, gun violence, housing, disability rights, or other issues etc...*

The training program focuses on five key areas/deliverables to build an emergency plan specific to your community:

1. Creating a needs assessment 
2. Designing community maps of the area where you provide services 
3. Building a resource directory 
4. Preparing a communication strategy 
5. Creating donations and volunteer management plans

NYC Emergency Management staff provides training,  coaching sessions and tools that guide participating networks through the program.

Criteria for Community Emergency Network:

• Must be a network or coalition convening at least four times a year 
• Have been established for at least two years or more 
• Have established communication networks among its member organizations 
• Have connections within the community it serves 
• Committed to establishing a formal community emergency plan for their community 
• Able to identify two community organizers who are committed to leading and administering all mandatory deliverables 
• Participate in mandatory capacity-building training classes, led by NYCEM

 Here’s the link to the application and requirements

To learn more about Roosevelt Island emergency preparedness, check out the Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Zoom webinar on Fire Safety and Preparedness Tips For The Holiday Season this evening at 8 PM.

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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Sponsored Post - 10 Years Ago This Week Superstorm Sandy Ravaged NYC - Be Prepared, Do You Know Your Roosevelt Island Hurricane Zone? Watch NYC Emergency Management Department Atlantic Hurricane Season Workshop

New Yorkers are resilient.

In October 2012, Superstorm Sandy ravaged our city, and took 44 lives.

Ten years later, we not only remember those we lost but we recommit to rebuilding and equip ourselves with the necessary engineering solutions to fight climate change. pic.twitter.com/T7K01X0wPb

— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 28, 2022

The NYC Emergency Management Department reports:

What are hurricane evacuation zones?

There are six hurricane evacuation zones, ranked by the risk of storm surge impact, with zone 1 being the most likely to flood. In the event of a hurricane or tropical storm, residents in these zones may be ordered to evacuate.

I noticed that my zone has changed. Why is that?

Zones are updated to incorporate new, higher resolution storm surge model output from the National Weather Service. These data, combined with improved topographic data, and information from actual events, allow the City to more accurately define areas most at risk of flooding due to storm surge from a hurricane....

Roosevelt Island residents live in both Zones 2 and 3 depending upon the location of your building. As shown in the NYC Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder below, the Roosevelt Island buildings colored in brown are in Zone 2 and those colored in Yellow are in Zone 3. The nearby Evacuation Centers are shown too.

The Octagon, Manhattan Park, Westview, Island House, Roosevelt Landings, Cornell Tech, Coler Hospital and Riverwalk 480, 475 and 460 Main Street buildings are in Zone 2.   

Riverwalk 405, 425, 455, 465 and Rivercross (531) buildings are in Zone 3.  

Click here for more info and to find the Hurricane Evacuation Zone of your Roosevelt Island address. 

The NYC Emergency Management Department hosted a 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season workshop for community media last June. I asked why some Roosevelt Island buildings are in Zone 2 and those next door are Zone 3. 

Watch the full workshop from the beginning.

Here's some scenes of what Roosevelt Island looked like during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012

 Westview Promenade Image Courtesy of Brian Dorfman

 Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park Under Water From Hurricane Sandy Via Kate Williams Tweet

and a report on damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Click here for more information from the NYC Emergency Management Department.