Hurricane Joaquin - Helpful emergency information

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

http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/FireRescueandEmergencyServices/OfficeofEmergencyManagement/EmergencyNotificationSystems/CODEREDNOTIFICATION.aspx#.VMZNxU10xHg

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