FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OEM OFFERS COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS

Frigid Weather Expected Thursday through Saturday, with Friday Being the Coldest Day

Seniors, infants, the homeless, and those with chronic medical conditions are at increased risk of health problems from the cold

January 2, 2014 — With a significant snow storm and temperatures expected to be dangerously cold beginning today through Saturday, the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene remind New Yorkers to protect themselves and help others who may be at increased risk of health problems. Homeless individuals not in shelters, people working outdoors, and those in homes or apartments with inadequate heat are most likely to be exposed to dangerous cold. Seniors, infants, people with chronic cardiovascular or lung conditions, people using alcohol or drugs and people with cognitive impairments such as from dementia, serious mental illness or developmental disability are at increased risk.

New Yorkers should take the following precautions: 

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Hello Canarsie,

I hope you are all well. I am happy to invite you to the next Jamaica Bay Greenway Coalition meeting, which will be held on November 2, 10:30 am at the Ryan Visitor's Center. This will be a very special coalition meeting because as Alice Friedman (from NYCDOT Greenways Department) will join us to introduce DOT's Jamaica Bay Greenway Implementation project and planning process. This is an amazing first step to begin to address some of the greenway issues that have been discussed in previous meetings and workshops. Also, during this meeting we wanted to focus sometime to defining our role(s) in this process as well as how we all mutually benefit from coming together.

As was discussed in the last meeting, we ask that you think about the following and come prepared to discuss:

o Your interests & goals for being part of this project & Coalition

o How you feel the Coalition can help your goals

o What you can do to contribute to the Coalition

Community Meeting - Eco Communities 

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Place: Congregation AAA Sfard

1385 E 94th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

(Bet. Avenue K & L)

(718) 272-6933

Agenda:

• Special Guest Mr. Seabert Harper,

  Horticulturist, and Environmental Educator

   

• Alpha Assessment

• Green Job Training

• Green Business Development & Sustainability

• Planting Natural Organic Community Gardens

• Going Green: Engaging Seniors and Students

• Funding & Budgeting for a Greener, Resilient Canarsie

Soft Refreshments Will Be Served