Fw: [chicago-aneinu] Daven for Jews on East Coast

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From: myysbyy@aol.com
Date: Aug 26, 2011 4:01 PM
Subject: [chicago-aneinu] Daven for Jews on East Coast
To: Myysbyy@aol.com

Please have our brothers and sisters on the East Coast in your tefillos when you bentch licht today.

 

As Hurricane Irene charges toward the New York area, all New Yorkers in vulnerable areas have been ordered to evacuate and officials warned that subways, buses and commuter trains will shut down at noon Saturday.

 

The primary evacuation zone includes Battery Park City, Coney Island, Manhattan Beach, Far Rockaway and Midland Beach and South Beach in Staten Island.

 

Some 250,000 people live in low-lying areas throughout the city. Mayor Bloomberg said New York has never ordered an evacuation of this kind.

"This is very serious," he said.

 

New Yorkers in the primary zone must leave by 5 p.m. Saturday, Bloomberg said.

 

Per Rabbi Meisels Shlita, there is a mandatory evacuation in Sea Gate, Coney Island. All Yiden must

leave Seagate before Shabbos.

 

As Hurricane Irene bears down on the East Coast, residents of Lakewood NJ are scrambling to fill their vehicles up with gas. As of this posting there is no regular unleaded gas left in any gas stations in Lakewood. Only super etc.

 

Irene will spread destructive hurricane-force winds (gusts between 80 to 100 mph) across the Delmarva coast, eastern New Jersey, New York City, western Long Island and southwestern New England.

 

A track directly over Atlantic City, N.J., and New York City would bring these intense winds westward to Philadelphia.

The strongest and most sustained hurricane-force winds will be measured in the immediate vicinity of Irene's center.

Widespread tree damage, major and lengthy power outages and structural damage to buildings and homes would ensue. Glass windows could shatter along the sides of New York City skyscrapers.

 

Flying debris and falling trees will heighten the danger for more structural damage and bodily harm.

Downed trees and power lines will litter roads and driveways, making them impassable until cleanup crews arrive.

 

From a Letter From Rabbi Eytan Feiner:

1) Anyone living in proximity to the coastline should do his utmost to leave before Shabbos to spend Shabbos with relatives or friends elsewhere.

2) Anyone with family members with medical needs and elderly individuals, who would find it difficult to evacuate if necessary, should also try to leave before Shabbos.

3) Regarding all others:

A) It is certainly recommended to spend Shabbos with relatives or friends living in locations farther removed from water and the hurricane center.

B) For all those opting to stay put, everyone should leave on a radio in a separate room for emergency notifications and possible evacuation orders. With a real likelihood of electricity outages, it should be battery operated.

C) If strong winds, heavy rains, etc. begin already on Shabbos, please use extreme caution and stay at home if necessary, especially if one notices that trees and poles are being knocked down. In addition, once the strong winds/rains arrive, you should NOT rely on the local eruv. The Shul will remain open throughout the entire Shabbos.

D) If, chas vi'chalila, a mandatory evacuation order is issued: As of this writing, there is not yet any official plan of arranging buses for transport. Hence, if the order is issued and there is even a "safek pikuach nefesh," one may get into his car and drive to a safer place. Make all necessary preparations before Shabbos to minimize any chilul Shabbos.

4) EVERYONE should do his utmost hishtadlus to prepare adequately for the upcoming storm before Shabbos and adhere to the published guidelines for hurricane preparation and all cautionary measures.
 
We should all continue to daven wholeheartedly to the Ribbono Shel Olam that the hurricane passes quickly and without any harm, Bi'ezras Hashem.
 
May we see abundant Siyata Dishmaya in the days ahead and know only Kol Tuv.
 
With very best wishes for a safe and meaningful Shabbos Kodesh,

Eytan Feiner

 

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