Watch how geothermal heat pumps heat and cool buildings by concentrating the naturally existing heat contained within the earth -- a clean, reliable, and renewable source of energy.

energy.gov - June 24, 2012

Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), sometimes referred to as GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps, have been in use since the late 1940s. They use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature. This allows the system to reach fairly high efficiencies (300% to 600%) on the coldest winter nights, compared to 175% to 250% for air-source heat pumps on cool days.

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sisandyhelp.org

Greetings,

This Tuesday, on the one year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, everyone impacted by this tragic storm will be commeorating the events of last year in their own way.

Some will feel most comforted by staying home, or gathering with family or friends, or in their religious communities. Some will join in the many anniversary events happening around the island, seeking the strength of the broader Sandy-impacted community.

Whether you are a resident who lost everything, or a caregiver, or a service provider who is feeling very tired, this anniversary is a stressful time.

Be sure to take care of yourself. Rest. Talk about how you are feeling with family and friends. Pay attention to your health.

And remember that many emotional care services available on Staten Island are open to both impacted residents and their caregivers.

You can talk to a crisis counselor confidentiality and free of cost  by calling any of these numbers:

Project Hope 1-800-LIFENET

Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990, press 1

cnn.com - October 25, 2013

Carol Mittelsdorf discovers Ocean Breeze, a neighborhood struggling to survive after Hurricane Sandy.

sisandyhelp.org

Greetings,

The committees of the Staten Island LTRO are meeting this week:

Case Management
Wednesday from 2:00-4:00pm at the CYO Center at 120 Anderson in Port Richmond. *note new time*
(Out of respect for client confidentiality, we ask that only case managers/workers attend)

Clothing
Contact Rev. Lynette Delbridge at ***@***.***.

Disaster Preparedness
Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm at the Hilton Lobby.

Finance, Mission, and Structure
Wednesday from 3:30-5:00pm at 1126 Olympia Blvd. – classroom on upper floor of St. Margaret Mary’s Olympia Activity Center.

Food
Tuesday from 12:00-1:00pm at Midland Avenue Neighborhood Relief at 489 Midland Ave.

Health, Mental Health, and Spiritual Care
Wednesday from 12:00-2:00pm at Project Hospitality, 100 Park Ave.

Legal, Policy and Advocacy – Immigrant Services
Tuesday from 11:00-12:30 at Staten Island Legal Services, 36 Richmond Terrace, Room 104.

Photo: Cameron Blaylock

rebuildbydesign.org

Rebuild by Design is hosting two public receptions in New York and New Jersey to hear Rebuild by Design's ten Design Teams discuss their research and the ideas born out of their work.

This is a critical moment for the Rebuild by Design project and a perfect occasion to learn more about the teams' thoughtful and unique visions to make our region more resilient.

The proposals follow three months of in-depth analysis and public outreach, including both one-on-one conversations with people living in affected areas and robust guided conversations with Design Teams and citizens. This will lead up to a selection of projects each team will pursue in the design phase—the next and final portion of the competition.

Breakfast Reception at NYU - RSVP
8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
60 Washington Square South,New York, NY
Kimmel Center, 4th Floor

Press Release - October 15, 2013 

Assemblyman Goldfeder Announces DEC Accepting Applications for Environmental Grant

State Funding Available to Improve Urban Environments & Parks, Especially in Sandy-Damaged Neighborhoods Nearly $500,000 in Grants Will Be Provided to Eligible Applicants, Including Municipalities, Public Benefit Corporations, Public Authorities, School Districts and Not-for-Profit Organizations

sisandyhelp.org

Greetings,

The committees of the Staten Island Long Term Recovery Organization meet this week:

Case Management
Wednesday from 12:00-2:00pm at the CYO Center at 120 Anderson in Port Richmond.
(Out of respect for client confidentiality, we ask that only case managers/workers attend)

Clothing
Contact Rev. Lynette Delbridge at ***@***.***

Disaster Preparedness
Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm at the Hilton Lobby.

Finance, Mission, and Structure
Wednesday from 4:00-5:00pm at 1126 Olympia Blvd. – classroom on upper floor of St. Margaret Mary’s Olympia Activity Center.

Food
Tuesday from 12:00-1:00pm at Midland Avenue Neighborhood Relief at 489 Midland Ave.

Health, Mental Health, and Spiritual Care
Wednesday from 12:00-2:00pm at Project Hospitality, 100 Park Ave.

Immigrant Services
Wednesday from 2:00-3:00pm at Make the Road NY, 161 Port Richmond Ave.

As Superstorm Sandy approached, and residents in coastal areas from Maryland to Connecticut were ordered to evacuate, many residents chose to stay put.  There are various reasons for this and analysis of these reasons has led to changes in the way storm warnings are now issued and will be issued in the future.

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statenisland.ny1.com - by J. T. Fetch - July 6, 2013

NY1 VIDEO: Members of the grassroots groups Where to Turn and Beacon of Hope New York collecting data to possibly pursue legal action against the city Health Department, saying they want city to perform air quality tests and declare abandoned homes with mold in them as health hazards.

http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/top_stories/185060/grassroots-groups-go-door-to-door-to-collect-data-on-mold-in-si-homes