Following the severe storms that swept through Rockland County over the weekend, the Eiruv of Monsey inspection and repair teams spent the week repairing widespread storm damage to ensure communities are prepared for Shabbos.

According to the weekly Eruv report, heavy rain, powerful winds, and fallen trees damaged utility wires and eruv strings in numerous locations. Inspectors surveyed the affected areas Monday morning, after which repair crews worked throughout the week to restore the eruv. The organization also thanked Orange & Rockland Utilities for its prompt response in removing hazardous trees and securing damaged utility infrastructure.

This week's summary:

* 23 issues identified

* 20 major repairs requiring immediate attention

* 3 low-priority issues

* Most repairs were completed before Shabbos, with a few locations still awaiting utility company work.

Area-by-area status:

* Suffern: Kosher. Two repairs completed, including restoration on Woodland Drive after fence work and removal of branches from utility wires.

* Good Samaritan Hospital – Rambam: Not Kosher. A large branch remains on utility wires along Route 59 near Liberty, pending Orange & Rockland removal.

* Airmont: Kosher. Repairs completed on Church Road and West Saddle River Road.

* Chestnut Ridge: Kosher. Three repairs completed, including branch trimming and untangling eruv strings.

* Pearl River: Kosher. Branches removed on Gary Drive and a cracked PVC replaced on Old Highland Avenue.

* Montebello: Kosher. No repairs were needed this week.

* Monsey – Rambam: Kosher. Three repairs completed along Route 306 after storm damage from fallen trees and branches.

* Spring Valley: Kosher. Repairs completed to the Thruway fence and South Pascack Road.

* Spring Valley – Rambam: Kosher. One repair completed after an eruv string shifted off center.

* Nanuet – Rambam: Kosher. No repairs were necessary.

* Wesley Hills: Not Kosher. A large branch remains on utility wires along Route 202, awaiting utility company removal.

* New Hempstead: Kosher. No repairs were required.

* New City: Not Kosher. Orange & Rockland removed multiple fallen trees, but final confirmation is still pending for a remaining branch on Little Tor Road.

* Hillcrest: Kosher. One repair completed on West Clarkstown Road.

* Haverstraw: Kosher. No repairs were necessary.

The Eiruv of Monsey thanked its inspection teams, repair crews, and Orange & Rockland Utilities for their efforts in restoring the eruv following one of the week's most significant storm-related repair operations.