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Neighborhood Services

 

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Excellence Community Schools and the FACE Team partner with community organizations to help share cultural events, food support, clothing & toy drives, and other services with our community. Below are just some of the upcoming events and opportunities available to our families.

Upcoming Events

'Tis the season for community and joy! Be sure to come back for updates.

Past Events

Stay SAFE & WARM This Winter

With the winter weather comes some safety challenges. Here are some tips to ensure your home is #FDNYSmart and prepared throughout the colder months:

Space Heaters

  • Always use certified space heaters and ensure they are placed on flat, non-flammable surfaces.
  • Keep them at least 3 feet away from flammable materials, like curtains, furniture and bedding. Give space heaters space.
  • Never leave a space heater unattended.

  • Plug the heater directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord or power strip.

Carbon Monoxide Awareness

  • Install working carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home, particularly near sleeping areas.

  • Never use an oven or stove to heat your home.

Shoveling Snow

  • Warm up with some light stretching before going outside.
  • Dress in layers and wear boots with good traction to prevent slips and falls.
  • Use a lightweight shovel and push snow instead of lifting whenever possible.
  • Take frequent breaks and avoid overexertion.

  • Stay hydrated, even in cold weather.

Candle Safety

  • Use flameless candles whenever possible. If using traditional candles, keep them in sturdy holders and away from anything that can catch fire.

  • Never leave candles burning unattended or within reach of children and pets.

     

Other Safety Tips and Information 

  • Be sure to stock up on winter essentials, including flashlights, batteries, non-perishable food and bottled water.
  • Create a family emergency plan and ensure everyone knows what to do during a fire or severe winter storm. Check on elderly and vulnerable neighbors.
  • Keep fire hydrants clear at all times. Buried hydrants can cause critical delays, increasing the danger and difficulty of fighting a fire. Make sure to clear snow and ice from fire hydrants after storms.

  • Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working, and test them monthly.

For more winter safety tips visit https://www.fdnysmart.org/winter-safety/

Get Paid - Emergency Snow Shoveler

Become a paid Emergency Shoveler to help remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, and other public areas.

Due to blizzard conditions in the current winter storm, pay for this weather event starts at $30 per hour and increases to $45 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week.

To be eligible, you must be:

  • At least 18 years old
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Able to perform heavy physical labor

To register, workers must have:

  • Two original forms of ID, plus copies (if possible)
  • Social Security card
  • Walk-in registration is now available from 9 am – 8 pm at Sanitation garages.

For more information, visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/civilians/emergency-snow-shovelers.page

 

Cold Weather & Fire Safety

Please practice fire safety during cold weather:

  • Use space heaters with extreme caution. Keep them at least three feet away from anything that can burn.

  • Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips.

  • Turn off or unplug space heaters when leaving the room or going to sleep.

  • Never use stoves or ovens to heat your home.

  • Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries if needed.

  • If you smell gas or a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave immediately and call 911.

More information:
http://fdnysmart.org/winter
http://nyc.gov/beready

Code Blue

If you see anyone at risk—especially individuals living on the street—please call 311. During a Code Blue, shelter is available citywide for anyone brought in by outreach teams. Accommodations are also available for walk-ins.

What Is a Code Blue?
A Code Blue Weather Emergency is issued when temperatures are expected to reach 32°F or below between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM, including wind chill.

  • No one experiencing homelessness and seeking shelter during a Code Blue will be denied.

  • If you see someone out in the cold, call 311 and an outreach team will be dispatched.

Code Blue Services Include:

  • Shelters: Available system-wide via outreach teams and walk-ins.

  • Drop-In Centers: Operate 24 hours during Code Blue and assist as many people as possible.

  • Street Outreach: Teams proactively contact vulnerable individuals and transport them to shelter. DHS coordinates efforts with DSNY and NYC Parks.

Additional Resources

Plow NYC (snow removal tracking)

NYC Severe Weather

Notify NYC

Con Edison Outage Map