Power Restorations, Red Cross Response and First Day of School Prep

1. Schools re-open for pre-opening day programs

With students scheduled to begin school next week, administrators and teachers need to prepare. School districts are re-opening their buildings today after the hurricane, and new teacher orientation is taking place as scheduled.

2. Day 3 without power for many

While a lucky few thousand have had their power restored in Bedford and Lewisboro, more thousands have not. for the latest in information from NYSEG and Con Edison on the process for service restorations.

3. Many Thanks to...

All our contributors and readers for all of their amazing pictures, videos, updates, tips, questions and anwsers over the weekend, as residents try to put Irene behind them and resume their normal lives and schedules. If there is anything you think we might be able to help you out with, email me at lisab@patch.com. Also, if you have any great Irene pictures, videos or stories, we would love to see/hear them.

4. Katonah Museum is open

Pools are still not open because of storm damage and power outages, and some may have tired of board games at home. The Katonah Museum of Art received power yesterday and is open for those looking for recreation.

5. The Red Cross Responds to Hurricane Irene in the Lower Hudson Valley

As a result of evacuations and flooding caused by Hurricane Irene, the American Red Cross Greater New York Region has been assisting displaced residents across the Lower Hudson Valley. Red Cross disaster assessment activities are being conducted in all hurricane-affected areas to determine how the Red Cross can help people in the days and weeks to come.

The Red Cross’ Lower Hudson Valley relief operation is only one component of the American Red Cross’s National response to the storm. From North Carolina to New England, hundreds of thousands on the East Coast have been evacuated from their homes and have turned to the Red Cross for help.

The Red Cross urges residents affected by flooding and power outages in the region to review the following safety tips:

• Returning Home after a Flood or Hurricane
• Power Outage Tips

People who would like to help are encouraged to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief:

• TEXT “RED CROSS” to 90999;
• Visit www.nyredcross.org,
• Call 1-800-RED CROSS,
• Send contributions to your local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013