Hurricane Isaias swept through the North Fork early in August, downing power lines and uprooting trees in its wake. The storm alerted residents to what might be ahead if Isaias is any predictor of weather to come during the 2020 hurricane/winter storm season.  Bottom line: we’d better organize and prepare.

To that end, the shul has organized a telephone chain, headed by shul president Judith Weiner, who will instruct phone-chain members to call the names on their lists to check on the health and safety of shul members, who could be affected by dangerous weather or other emergencies here on the North Fork. Snowbirds, vacationers and members living out of the immediate area are advised to keep a close watch on their local conditions and take proper precautions.

Telephone-chain volunteers include Sara Bloom, Elaine Goldman, Ann Hurwitz, Thelma Novick, Susan Rosenstreich, Irma Strimban, and Judith Weiner. Sara Bloom solicited the callers and organized the lists. Like good insurance, we hope the phone-chain won’t be needed.