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Hurricane Joaquin - Helpful emergency information
Carl L Marcellino
October 1, 2015
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Dear Neighbor:
As New Yorkers closely monitor the path of Hurricane Joaquin, it is important that we prepare for the storm’s potential impacts.
Although the storm track is still uncertain, Hurricane Joaquin has the potential to affect many parts of New York State with a variety of threats -- including heavy rain, high winds, flooding, tornadoes, coastal surges, and widespread power outages.
In addition to tracking the storm’s path as it approaches, families should consider creating a “storm emergency kit” that includes items such as non-perishable food, water, cash, filled prescriptions, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, first aid kit, flashlights and extra batteries.
Your emergency plan should include a communication system and an alternate meeting place if your home is unsafe. If instructions are given to evacuate, you will be directed to a temporary, emergency refuge that will provide a safe haven for the duration of the storm or you can seek refuge with a friend or family member located away from the affected area where you may be comfortable.
As always, feel free to contact my office at your convenience if I can be of any assistance.
Sincerely,
Carl L. Marcellino
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
Emergency: Dial 911
Non-emergency requiring Police Response
Nassau County Police Department (general): 516-573-7000
Suffolk County Police Department (general): 631-852-6000 or 631-852-COPS
Old Brookville Police Department: (516) 626-1300
Glen Cove Police Department: (516) 676-1000
Utilities
PSEG Long Island
To report a power outage call 1-800-490-0075
An Outage Map can be found at https://www.psegliny.com/c.cfm/Outage
Where you can reports outages in your community, as well as receive estimated restoration times.
National Grid (gas emergency) 1-800-490-0045
NYS Office of Emergency Management
1-518-292-2200 or www.dhses.ny.gov/oem
Nassau County Office of Emergency Management
516-573-0636 or http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/oem/index.html
Nassau County emergency alerts sign up :
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/2920/Emergency-Notification-Sign-Up
Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management
631-852-4900 or http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/departments/firerescue/Office%20of%20Emergency%20Management.aspx
Suffolk County emergency alerts sign up
City of Glen Cove emergency notifications:
http://www.glencove-li.us/index.php/emergency-notifications
Suffolk County Water Authority (24 hour repair) 631-665-0663
Water Authority of Western Nassau 516-327-4100
Verizon 1-800-837-4966
Cablevision 516-364-8400
Transportation
Long Island Railroad 718-217-5477
New York City Office of Emergency Management
311 or www.nyc.gov/oem
National Weather Service
www.weather.gov
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