The following statement was given to YWN on Friday afternoon:
Even though our hotlines are not usually manned on Shabbos, due to the severe weather approaching, our Rabonim are advising us to keep the hotline open for this Shabbos only. This is for Non-Medical emergencies only. If it is a medical emergency please call Hatzolah. The hotline number is 718-431-8181.
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What can we call for on Shabbos? A tow?
If you need to evacuate, and your car won’t start.
To all members of Far rockaway and 5 towns:
This is to inform you that after consulting with our rav, he has paskened for chaverim that we should be available to the community to assist in emergencies (getting out of the house,car emergencies, etc ) should the need exist over shabbos. We will work together with other community agencies to help our residents evacuate should the need arise
We have a 24 hour / 7 day answering service available that will reach all of our volunteers. The phone number for chaverim is 718-337-1800