Firefighters help clean out damaged homes in Queens - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG

Superstorm Sandy

Off-duty firefighters help clean out damaged homes in Queens

Posted: Updated:

By ALICE GAINER, Fox 5 News Reporter

MYFOXNY.COM -

More than 400 homes in Breezy Point, Queens, have now been both pumped and gutted by off-duty FDNY firefighters and other volunteers.

Barbara Joyce is the latest homeowner to have her home saved by these crews.

More than a hundred homes burned down as Sandy hit Breezy Point. Dozens more, including Barbara's, were badly damaged by floods.

Firefighter Kevin Adams lives in Breezy Point and helped put together Operation Breezy Gut and Pump. And with the help of friends like Erin, what was originally a small effort has grown.

Retired firefighter Charlie Norris came from Ohio. Edward Manly is here from Florida. He has been working 18-hour days for over a week and doesn't plan on quitting anytime soon.

The problem is they need more help. They need more volunteers and also donations of hand tools, such as crowbars, hammers, shovels, and also rubber boots.

And though the National Guard has been around, volunteers say they're frustrated with the lack of resources coming in from the state and federal government.

Despite their frustrations they won't stop because right now for residents like Barbara the volunteers are their only hope.

IF YOU CAN HELP, CALL THE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR AT 347-533-0200.

Queens NewsQueens NewsMore>>
Service delays, cancellations
'Near normal' LIRR service expected for Wednesday
'Near normal' LIRR service expected for Wednesday
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:01:57 GMT
Photo courtesy of @N42_21_W71_04)
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the Wednesday morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the Wednesday morning rush. Crews have bee working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
Trench collapses in Queens; man rescued
Trench collapses in Queens; man rescued
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:50:52 GMT
FDNY photo via Twitter
Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
NYC to offer free phone-charging stations in parks
NYC to offer free phone-charging stations in parks
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:34:07 GMT

It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around.
It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around. Now New York City has teamed up with AT&T to install 25 solar powered charging stations over the summer.
3 million people in 6 zones
NYC unveils new hurricane flood zones
NYC unveils new hurricane flood zones
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:32:12 GMT
NYC
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, officials said last month, the number of zones would double and encompass about 600,000 more residents.
Rikers officers accused of pot dealing
Rikers officers accused of pot dealing
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:54:24 GMT

Two New York City correction officers are charged with dealing marijuana at Rikers Island.
Two New York City correction officers are charged with dealing marijuana at Rikers Island.
Late mobster's home searched
Late mobster's home searched
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:49:26 GMT

NYPD and FBI are searching a Queens home in connection with the infamous 1970s Lufthansa heist at JFK Airport.
NYPD and FBI are searching a Queens home in connection with the infamous 1970s Lufthansa heist at JFK Airport.
Bloomberg wants to mandate recycling food waste
Bloomberg wants to mandate recycling food waste
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:03:08 GMT

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has tried to limit the size of soda consumption, ban smoking in parks, encourage bike riding and now there"s another possible plan on the table: mandate recycling of food waste.
West Side resident Matt Murphy has stored a pail of leftovers on his floor for the last two months. His building is part of the city's food-recycling pilot program. Mayor Bloomberg wants to expand the program citywide.
5 from diverted plane seek asylum
5 from diverted plane seek asylum
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 8:36 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:36:36 GMT

Five passengers from a New York bound EgyptAir flight diverted to a Scottish airport over an apparent threat to destroy the aircraft are now seeking asylum in Britain, authorities said.
Five passengers from a New York bound EgyptAir flight diverted to a Scottish airport over an apparent threat to destroy the aircraft are now seeking asylum in Britain, authorities said.
Landlord bans smoking in all buildings
Landlord bans smoking in all buildings
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:21:23 GMT

Related Companies, a major landlord across the country, is banning smoking in all of its apartments. The new rule is meant to create healthier living conditions, according to company officials.
Related Companies, a major landlord across the country, is banning smoking in all of its apartments. The new rule is meant to create healthier living conditions, according to company officials.
City Council holds hearing on NYC 911 glitches
City Council holds hearing on NYC 911 glitches
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 7:02 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:02:34 GMT

Two New York City Council committees are holding a hearing on glitches to the city's emergency 911 system that at times have forced phone operators to resort to pen and paper.
Two New York City Council committees are holding a hearing on glitches to the city's emergency 911 system that at times have forced phone operators to resort to pen and paper.

Firefighters help clean out damaged homes in Queens - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG

Off-duty firefighters help clean out damaged homes in Queens

Queens NewsQueens NewsMore>>

Service delays, cancellations

3 million people in 6 zones