Online Outage ReportsHurricane Season Information
Hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through November 30. Officials from National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency advised residents in Atlantic and Gulf Coast states to be prepared throughout the entire season.
Download the "2007 Hurricanes Long Island" brochure
Act Now to be Prepared
To prepare for the
possibility of a major hurricane hitting Long Island you should
assemble a hurricane disaster supply kit.
A disaster supply kit should include:
- First aid kit and essential medications.
- Canned food and manual can opener.
- At least three gallons of water per person.
- Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags.
- Battery-powered radio, TV, flashlight, and extra batteries.
- Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members.
- Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on.)
- Keep a non-electronic phone in your home – the phone lines often times remain operational even during power outages
- Develop a family plan for survival and property
protection.
If your home is in a potential flood or storm surge zone, be prepared to evacuate when officials recommend it.
Inventory personal property; safely secure all records and valuable documents in a watertight place. - Have materials available to protect your doors and windows
- Most importantly, tell us now if someone in your
family uses life support equipment -
call 1-800-490-0025. - Tips for those with Health and Medical Needs
Preparing a Family Evacuation Plan
Identify ahead
of time where you could go if you are told to evacuate. Choose
several places--a friend's home in another town, a motel, or a
shelter. Keep handy the telephone numbers of these places as
well as a road map of your locality. You may need to take
alternative or unfamiliar routes if major roads are closed or
clogged. Listen to local radio or TV stations for evacuation
instructions. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
Take these items with you when evacuating:
- Prescription medications and medical supplies; Tips for those with Health and Medical Needs
- Bedding and clothing, including sleeping bags and pillows Bottled water, battery-operated radio and extra batteries, first aid kit, flashlight
- Car keys and maps
- Documents, including driver’s license, Social Security card, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, etc.
What to Do When a Hurricane WATCH Is Issued
- Listen to local radio or TV stations for up-to-date storm information.
- Prepare to bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or ornaments, trash cans, hanging plants, and anything else that can be picked up by the wind.
- Prepare to cover all windows of your home. If shutters have not been installed, use precut plywood as described above. Note: Tape does not prevent windows from breaking, so taping windows is not recommended.
- Fill your car's gas tank.
- Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water, and medications.
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