NOOA's Oil Spill Response to
Hurricanes and the Oil Spill.
Our President, Bob Mulligan
sent this article to me from the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
It's a question and answer document on NOOA's Oil Spill Response to
Hurricanes and the Oil Spill.
Have an emergency and need help down on the beach? Here is the right number to call from your cell or home phones: 631-537-7575
We want to make sure that everyone has the right numbers to call to quickly get emergency services while you are down at the beach or making a call once you get back to your homes. It is best to call this East Hampton Emergency phone number 631-537-7575 and not 911. There have been some recent incidents of miscommunications leading to incorrect response as a result of 911 calls from cell phones.
When you use your cell phone (a very handy gadget in an emergency) from this area and dial 911 you get sent to a centralized dispatching service in Suffolk Country and even in some instances Connecticut. Your communication then gets passed on to the local agency and hence the possibility that what you are requesting or reporting could be miscommuniated. Meetings where held with the Police Communications Commander, Montauk Police Commander, Chief of the Marine patrol and the Chief on the Montauk Fire Department to ensure everyone is in agreement as to the best number to call.
We ask that you program your cell phone for the East Hampton Emergency phone number 631-537-7575 and you will be ready should an incident arise.
The caller can request either Marine Patrol response, Emergency Medical in the need for medical attention or Fire Department response in the event of a fire stating the problem and the location on the beach. Caller shall open the chain if needed and await arrival of the first responder.
MBPOA Board
Vandalism is increasing in our parking lots and on the beach
Fellow members, we are sorry to report an increase in vandalism in our parking lots and down on the beach. We would like to bring this to your attention and ask for your help and support. It is very troubling to see our beautiful beach environment destroyed by a few "fun seekers" who have some distorted idea about how to have a good time. Recently we've seen an increase in the number of beach fires that are left burning, discarded cans and broken bottles (along with other debris), trees shamelessly chopped down to improve views and now a torched Porta potty. Just before the 2009 4th of July weekend, someone squeezed a car between the gate post and the hedge. We since have installed a boulder to prevent this from happening again.
Please help us keep watch and report any usual activity you see in the parking lots or down on the beach. You can call 631-537-7575 and reach the East Hampton Police Department and if it is activity on the beach they will alert Marine Patrol. You may also call any Board member. All these incidents have been reported to the Police and/or Marine Patrol. Additionally, they will heighten the surveillance to help thwart further vandalism.
Porta Potty torched at Wood parking lot on August 26, 2007
We would like to make Association Members aware of the East Hampton Town code for beach fies. This past season saw a lot of fires left unattended and/or left to burn throughout the night. Additionally, there is a restriction on size of the fire, location to the dunes and what materials can be burned. Here is a link to a document that explains the town code from the East Hampton Fire Marshall. We suggest you make your self aware of the code. If you are renting your house for any period of the summer season, please ensure your renters are aware of the restrictions on beach fires. Your help is needed here to ensure the safety of our members and to protect our lovely environment.
Town of East Hampton Department of Human Services wants to expand its transportation services for resident seniors
The Town of East Hampton Department of Human Services wants to expand its transportation services for resident seniors. They are starting a volunteer car service to pick-up seniors at their homes and drive them to and from local medical appointments, necessary shopping, and to the Senior Center. In order to do this, they are requesting the gift of passenger cars and are recruiting volunteer drivers.
The Town will assume title to the vehicle, provide inspection, required maintenance, insurance, and gasoline costs for the car. The Town will confirm the donation for tax purposes. Find out more by contacting Edna Steck, LMSW Director e-mail: esteck@town.east-hampton.nv.us
It is also important that you register to vote in Montauk. Your vote carries a lot more weight out here on the island than back in a large municipal community. Consider moving your registration to Montauk and make a difference. You only need to be registered for 30 days prior to the election. After the election you can move your registration back. To access the voter registration form and find our more, link to the New York voter registration site.
5 steps to being prepared when Mother Nature turns nasty
Plan ahead to weather the effects of disasters.
Unfortunately, some of
us learn too late
what we should do to prepare for a disaster. Storing a few days' worth of food
and water is smart, but what about protecting valuable documents and restoring
lost electricity? Rain storms, ice storms and hurricanes, it seems, are occurring
more frequently. Here's a checklist of things that you can do to get prepared
for an emergency. A trip to your local hardware store may be in order.
Keep an emergency
radio/cellphone charger at the ready.
Black & Decker and other brands have compact units priced from $30 to $100.
These units enable you to get information from emergency management officials
in the event of a disaster.
Invest in a portable
gas-powered generator.
This can be very useful in providing power to sump pumps, refrigerators and
lighting in your home. (But don't ever use it indoors.)
Make photocopies of
important documents and store them away.
Keep original papers (such as birth certificates, deeds to real estate and
insurance policies) in a box that's fire-resistant and waterproof. Place the
copies in a large, watertight plastic bag that you can carry with you if you
have to leave your house.
Have a well-stocked
first-aid kit on hand.
Many larger kits include items such as fire blankets, pain relievers and
flashlights. A good resource to have is the Home Emergency Pocket Guide, from
Informed Publishing. The 3-by-5-inch illustrated booklet explains how to
respond in various emergencies, from treating third-degree burns to
administering CPR to a person in cardiac arrest.
Develop a family plan.
In case you get separated from loved ones in an emergency, decide ahead of time
on a place to meet up. Designate a relative or a friend who lives in another
state as the person your family members can call to report their location and
condition.
Prepar, Plan and Stay Informed - Here is a very handy check list. When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. Go visit Ready America.
A new version of Neighborhood Watch
Working with neighbors can save lives and property. In our 65 years, we share a strong history of looking out for each other. This is especially important in times of emergency.
With the Hurricane Season upon us, this year we would like to make a special effort to know which of our neighbors, because of age, disability or special needs, would need help or simply someone to check in on them in the event of a storm emergency.
Neighbors helping neighbors. Thats what it is all about and thats what we are so good at. So if you think that you might need some assistance or know a neighbor that would need some help, let us know so we might be aware. Please forward all such names and addresses to Bob Mulligan at rmull14@hotmail.com.
New law -- House numbers need to be visible from the road
The town of East Hampton will be enforcing the new law that requires you, as a home owner, to have (4) INCH house address numbers on your house. Your house number needs to be visible from the road. The old law was 3 inch numbers. If you have a long driveway where the numbers are not visible from the road, you must have the numbers at the driveway entrance to your home. The key here is that the your house number be visible from the road.
This is the new law and we want to make you aware that you must comply. Our understanding is that they will enforce this compliance by issuing fines to home owners who do not comply. This law is in place for your own safety. In the event of an emergency, police, fire and medical professionals need to be able to easily identify your home.
Are you Okay Program
Another wonderful program that the East Hampton Human Services Dept. provides for all members of the community is "Are You O.K."
This is a computerized telephone calling system, donated by the East Hampton Kiwanis Club and operated by the East Hampton Human Services Dept free of charge. The system calls each person on the list at the same time every day to check that they are O.K. When the person is called, you hear a voice say "good morning, are you ok"? If the person fails to answer the phone after several tries, or there is a busy signal several times in a row, the computer immediately notifies the police dispatcher, and a patrol car will be sent to check on that person. The computer will provide the dispatcher with information about how to contact family, friends and that person’s physician, if necessary.
If you decide to use the service, the program also allows you to notify the Human Services Dept. if you plan to be away. Simply call them to stop the calls as long as needed. You can also tailor the program to fit your needs by setting the schedule to weekly, monthly or seasonal calls.
This program can save lives and reduce worry and anguish for countless residents and their families and friends. For information on how to sign up for this program, contact the East Hampton Human Services Dept at 631-267-8371.
2010 MBPOA membership Invoice and key information
Your Key
Your invoice for 2010 dues will be sent out before the end of April. Please, as soon as you get the invoice make payment.. We take care of this on our own time. Help us by being prompt! Dues remain the same as last year, general membership $50.00. If you would like a key and a parking permit for OUR parking areas, the cost is $15 for a total of $65 made out to MPBOA. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
