Hurricane IRENE: 08/28/11 and 08/29/11

We may have Hurricane IRENE tomorrow or Sunday. We cannot avoid a risk, but we can prepare our self to face it. Following are some tips I forward you to consider.

1. Garden tools, awnings, grills and toys should be anchored or sheltered.

2. Set the Refrigerator on maximum cold; do not open unless necessary; keep a full stock of non perishable items and canned foods.

3. Close all outdoor electrical outlets and cover with duct tape.

4. Fill bathtubs and sinks with water in case water supply is interrupted or contaminated; turn off main water to the house.

5. Park your vehicle against the garage door and keep the gas tank full.

6. Secure garage and porch doors.

7. Move furniture away from exposed windows and doors.

8. Stay in a central room or on the downwind side of the house; move to another room as wind direction changes.

9. Insert wedges in sliding patio doors; if the doors are not protected, damaging winds could lift them off their tracks and blow in to the house.

10. Install storm panels, plywood or shutters over all windows, skylights, doors and open vents; tape exposed glass to protect from shattering.

11. Lower radio and television antennas.

12. Keep match stick, candles ( caution with care), and torch with battery.

13. If electricity or Gas supply interrupted, Please call Orange & Rockland. They will not know automatically you are out of electricity.

Dear friends, If hurricane frighten us; let us face with a smile.

With regards,

Alexander Podimannil

*Courtesy to Federal Emergency Management Agency, and The Journal news.

Obituary: demise of Mrs. Rosakutty Mathew

HVMA deeply regrets to announce the demise of Mrs. Ross Mathew, ( Mother of Mrs. Lyssi Alex, H.V.M.A Executive Committee Member 2011) on August 18th at Lyssi's Home in Congers, New York. She was (78). A Wake Services is arranged at St. Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic Church, 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Orengeburg, Newyork on Sunday 21st August 2011 from 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. (The Church is located in the Psychiatric Center Compound). Funeral and Burial services for HVMA Committee member Lyssy Alex's Mother (Rosakutty Mathew) will take place on Thursday August 25, 2011 at 4:00 pm at St. George Cathedral Kothamangalam, Kerala 686691 . If any committee members are in India presently, please participate in the ceremony. If you need more information please contact Mr. Joji Varghese at 91-994-646-6060.

HVMA members express our heartfelt condolences to Lyssi and Alex families.

Welcome to Hudson Valley Malayalee Association

Hudson Valley Malayalee Association, popularly known as "HVMA", is a non-profit cultural organization of people originally from Kerala, the 'land of coconut palm trees'. HVMA is based in Rockland County, NY area. It bridges members, spread all over the Hudson Valley region of NY, with a membership spanning over several hundreds families of Kerala origin. Its numerous cultural activities around the year, make it possible for the continued expression of the Malayalee heritage to all, especially to the younger generation.

HVMA is dedicating its services to every Malayalee who is proud of being in Rockland County for whatever reasons and sensitive to day to day life tolerance in their capacity as responsible citizens and uplifting our vibrant cultural heritage and harmony of life together with fellow citizens.