We Village Mayors are contacting you collectively representing various parts of Manhasset, Port Washington, and Roslyn to demand immediate deployment of additional resources into our communities. Our residents and our teams have patiently tried to work cooperatively with little to no operational support. Our communities continue to manage serious public health situations presented by downed lines, COVID-19, and residents now not having power for six days. The continued delaying of restoration times and lack or operational support is unacceptable.
Despite all of the failures throughout the PSEG system of operations and communications, the people of PSEG, like our municipal representative team, led by Kim Kaiman, and our crews on the ground are operating professionally under the harshest conditions including systematic failure. While billions of dollars have spent to improve the system since Superstorm Sandy, we can tell you this region is experiencing the same failures.
While we are aware that crews have been called in from out of state, there are clearly not enough boots on the ground. Residents could have instituted evacuation plans days ago but instead they, and our teams, were repeatedly told restoration times would be within 24-48 hours of each passing day. This is all compounded by COVID-19 and the desire for our residents to not put themselves in harm’s way.
Our Villages have cleared the roads and done all the things we needed to do to assist LIPA and PSEG with recovery but we are not seeing the same support from your operational teams. The frontline workers are doing their best to get the job done but it is clear to us that more help is needed to immediately address the safety and electrical restoration needs of our communities and all of Long Island.
We look forward to an expeditious response to our concerns and are willing to discuss them immediately at your convenience. Given this is the beginning of hurricane season we cannot let this experience be repeated.
Sincerely,
Ed Adler, Mayor-Village of Sands Point
Jim Avena, Mayor-Village of Manorhaven
Lawrence Ceriello-Village of Munsey Park
Barbara Donno, Mayor-Village of Plandome Manor
Nora Haagenson, Mayor-Village of Baxter Estates
Brian Herrington, Mayor-Village of Flower Hill
Thomas Minutillo, Mayor-Village of Plandome
Kenneth Riscica, Mayor-Village of Plandome Heights
Bob Weitzner, Mayor-Village of Port Washington North
cc:
The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Governor
The Honorable Ralph Suozzi, Chairman Long Island Power Authority
The Honorable John B. Rhodes, Chairman-Public Service Commission
The Honorable Anna Kaplan, New York State Senator
The Honorable Anthony D’Urso, New York State Assemblyman
The Honorable Laura Curran, Nassau County Executive
The Honorable Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislator
The Honorable Judi Bosworth, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor
The Honorable Mariann Dalimonte, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman
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Today our community can enter NYS Phase 1 reopening and Flower Hill is ready to assist our residents and business owners. Under the Phase 1 reopening construction, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, curbside/inside retail pick up, manufacturing, and wholesale trade can reopen under certain conditions. Our Village is prepared to help you RESTART and the team has prepared a resource page on our website to help you understand the reopening plan and provide additional resources. Call our team at 516-627-5000 or email INFO@VillageFlowerHill.org for assistance.
Please remember that this reopening does not mean the Coronavirus threat is over. The public still needs to continue to follow face mask requirements, social distancing, and other safety protocols.
BUSINESS REOPENING RESOURCES
Flower Hill Construction Phase I Resources Page: (LINK)
We hope all of you are well, and that you remain so as we
continue through this crisis.
As we are sure you are aware, the Governor has issued a
series of Executive Orders restricting the workforce that is permitted at any
work site.
New guidelines have been issued pertaining to construction
work. While these guidelines have not been put in place by our Board, we wanted
to make you aware of them to make sure any difficulties can be avoided.
For the purposes of our Village, under these guidelines
if construction work is being conducted on your property it must be halted
unless it fits in one of the following categories: (1) the
construction is essential because it involves a project necessary to protect
health and safety of the occupant; (2) a certain portion of work at the site
must be completed before closing the site because it would be unsafe to
close the site otherwise, or (3) the work is being conducted by a single
worker, who is the sole employee/worker on the job site.
Please take steps to halt projects as required unless
they fit within one of the three categories listed. Failure to cooperate
with the Governor’s Order could result in violations being issued with
potential fines of up to $10,000.00 by New York State.
Should you have any questions regarding the Executive
Orders of the Governor, a suggested website for frequently asked questions is HTTPS://ESD.NY.GOV/SITES/DEFAULT/FILES/ESD
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYERFAQ 032220.PDF
Thank you for your cooperation.
Peter Albinski
Building Superintendent
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WE ARE OPERATING WITH REDUCED STAFF
AS PER GOVERNOR CUOMO’S ORDER
If you are dropping off plans or applications please use the mail slot at
the bottom of the door. If your plans are too large for the slot leave at the
door and phone the Office. Village Staff will call you to confirm receipt.
Future meetings of the Architectural Review Committee, Zoning Board and
Board of Trustees may be subject to cancellation or alternative meeting
formats. Check our web site or phone Village Hall for updates about these
meetings.
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If you have elderly relatives or neighbors please give them a call to find out how they are feeling and if they have all the supplies that they need. If you are unable to do so, please give us a call at Village Hall and we will reach out to them.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness
that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a
novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an
outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Can people in the U.S. get COVID-19?
Yes. COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in parts of
the United States. Risk of infection with COVID-19 is higher for people who are
close contacts of someone known to have COVID-19, for example healthcare
workers, or household members. Other people at higher risk for infection are
those who live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of
COVID-19. Learn more about places with ongoing spread at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/
transmission.html#geographic.
Have there been cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.?
Yes. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was
reported on January 21, 2020. The current count of cases of COVID-19 in the
United States is available on CDC’s webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html.
How does COVID-19 spread?
The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an
animal source, but is now spreading from person to person. The virus is thought
to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with one another
(within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected
person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get
COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then
touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought
to be the main way the virus spreads. Learn what is known about the spread of
newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of • fever • cough • shortness of breath What are severe complications from this virus? Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ failure and in some cases death. How can I help protect myself? People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should • Stay home when you are sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. What should I do if I recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19? If you have traveled from an affected area, there may be restrictions on your movements for up to 2 weeks. If you develop symptoms during that period (fever, cough, trouble breathing), seek medical advice. Call the office of your health care provider before you go, and tell them about your travel and your symptoms. They will give you instructions on how to get care without exposing other people to your illness. While sick, avoid contact with people, don’t go out and delay any travel to reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others.
Is there a vaccine?
There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive actions, like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and washing your hands often.
Is there a treatment? There is no specific
antiviral treatment for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can seek medical care to
help relieve symptoms. For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19
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