The following was sen tto YWN by the Achiezer Organization:

There is currently a mandatory evacuation in place from the Mayor’s office and the OEM which applies to the entire Far Rockaway area. That includes Area’s A and B and all of the Rockaway’s.
 
We are currently in the midst of evacuating all elderly and handicapped people via ambulances, and ambulettes. IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE IN FAR ROCKAWAY THAT WILL BE UNABLE TO MOVE ON THEIR OWN PLEASE ADVISE US ASAP.
 
Based on the reports given to us by the NYPD and the OEM, residents are strongly urged to abide by the mandatory order and vacate the Far Rockaway area by 5 PM tomorrow. At that time the police may start going from block to block, and insist that residents leave the area. They also may cease all EMS, Police, and emergency operations at that time and are advising that it will not be safe to stay here.
 
Please make every effort to avoid Chilul Shabbos, and leave the neighborhood as quickly as possible. If you are not sure whether or not to abide by the evacuation, please consult with your own personal Rabbi.
 
Aside from regular shelters, we do have a limited amount of beds available in Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim in Queens, as well as the West Hempstead area. If you plan to utilize those places, please let us know by 6:30 PM.
 
There are more plans being discussed as we speak, and we will try to keep you posted before Shabbos begins.
 
If you have any questions call us immediately at 516-791-4444.
 
Thank you.

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