Important Contact Information for a Snow Storm

With current forecasts predicting 5-7” of snow for Nassau County, I wanted to provide you with important emergency phone numbers and Red Cross safety information.

It is also important to note that any deviation in the storm track to the west can produce much heavier snow totals. You can check the expected snowfall totals from the National Weather Service here. Always follow National Weather Service guidance as they are the official source for weather related information.

SNOW EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Emergencies: Dial 911

To report power outages or downed power lines:

PSEG 24 hour hotline: (800) 490-0075

To report gas outages or gas safety emergencies:

National Grid 24 hour hotline: (800) 490-0045

Information on mass transit service:

• MTA/LIRR/NYC Transit: www.mta.info
• LIRR 24 hour travel information center: 718-217-5477
• NICE Bus travel information: 516-228-4000
• NYC Transit travel information: 718-330-1234

Up to the minute information about traffic conditions on Long Island’s major roads:

• NYS Department of Transportation’s 511 service: www.511ny.org or call 511.

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Local Numbers:

• Town of Hempstead: During Business Hours: 516-489-5000; Outside Business Hours: Department of Public Safety at (516) 538-1900.
• Town of Oyster Bay Emergency Operations Center: 516-677-5757
• Village of Garden City Police (Non-Emergency): 516-465-4100
• Village of Garden City Public Works: 516-465-4031/4032
• Village of Hempstead Public Works: 516-489-3400 ext. 270
• Village of Hempstead Police (Non-Emergency) 516-478-6309
• Village of Farmingdale: 516-249-0093
• Village of Farmingdale Public Works: 516-249-0111

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County maintained roads
• Nassau County non-emergency hotline: 800-315-5153

State maintained roads
• NYS Department of Transportation: 631-904-3050

Local Roads

Town of Hempstead Roads (516-812-3471)
Town of Oyster Bay Roads (516-677-5757)
Village of Garden City Roads (516-465-4001)
Village of Hempstead Roads (516-489-3400 x270)
Village of Farmingdale Roads (516-249-0093 x2 or info@farmingdalevillage.com)

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RED CROSS SAFETY INFORMATION

Severe winter storms like this bring with it many hazards and the Red Cross urges residents to be prepared and stay safe. Additional emergency preparedness information and resources can be found at redcross.org/prepare or by downloading the Red Cross Emergency App.

More links:

Cold Weather & Winter Storm Safety

Power Outage Safety

Emergency Generator Use (Safety Tips)

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Stay safe, and please feel free to contact my office at 516-739-1700 if I may be of assistance.