Hi All,
As you might have guessed, hurricane season is in full swing now.
And Senator Kemp Hannon sent an email out with a list of key contact numbers, phone numbers, and important websites for citizens to take note of. The full text of the email with the information is below. Finally, here is a link to Senator Hannon's website.
It is quite a handy resource - you can easily print it and keep it on a cabinet in the kitchen or just keep it in a 'reference' folder in the house so you can easily find it when needed.
Regards,
Stu
Dear Friend,
How ready are you? Hurricane season
is here. Hurricane Sandy made landfall here just five years ago. Here are
some safety tips and resources for storms and to encourage you to get prepared
now. While peak hurricane season just began in August it can last until
October. The KEY to hurricane and tropical storm safety is to always be
prepared BEFORE the storm hits.
Always have an emergency supply kit.
At a minimum, have at least a 3-day
supply of food and water,(allow for 1 gallon of water per person, per day), a
week supply of all medicines, a first aid kit, flashlight, a battery-powered
radio, charged cell phone, extra batteries, copies of important documents such
as insurance policies, deeds, property records, insurance cards and
immunization records (also store important documents in a safe and dry place,
such as a sealed plastic bag or a safety deposit box away from your home),
emergency contact information in your family emergency plan, and supplies for
your children and pets. Perhaps most importantly, have a supply of extra cash
(in the event of power failure, many ATMs won’t work, and even those that do
may be out of money).
Evacuation.
Depending upon severity you may be
asked to evacuate. If possible, first try to seek refuge with a friend or
family member who lives away from the affected area, but there are hurricane
shelters available in Nassau County (a link to those follows). If you have a
pet, be sure to see if it can be accommodated at a shelter.
Emergency Contact Numbers:
• PSEG: 1-800-490-0025
(Customer Assistance Center) https://www.psegliny.com
• PSEG Emergency # (24/7) 1-800-490-0075 (Electric Service Problem Line)
• National Grid 1-800-490-0045 (Gas Emergency Line)
• National Grid Online (Long Island customers): http://www2.nationalgridus.com/index_li.jsp
• PSEG Emergency # (24/7) 1-800-490-0075 (Electric Service Problem Line)
• National Grid 1-800-490-0045 (Gas Emergency Line)
• National Grid Online (Long Island customers): http://www2.nationalgridus.com/index_li.jsp
Other Important Telephone Numbers:
- Nassau County Office of Emergency Management: 516-573-0636
- NYS Emergency Management Office (LI Region): 631-952-6322
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): 1-800-621-3362(FEMA)
- American Red Cross (Nassau County): 516-747-3500
Other Important Websites:
- FEMA: www.fema.gov
- NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services: www.dhses.ny.gov
- National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
• Be Ready Long Island: http://www.bereadyli.org/
• Pet Emergency Preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/animals
• Family Evacuation: https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family
• Nassau County Emergency Notification Signup: www.nassaucountyny.gov/2920/Emergency-Notification-Sign-Up
• “Smart 911” (create a free safety profile for household): www.Smart911.com
• National Flood Insurance Program: www.floodsmart.gov
• Pet Emergency Preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/animals
• Family Evacuation: https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family
• Nassau County Emergency Notification Signup: www.nassaucountyny.gov/2920/Emergency-Notification-Sign-Up
• “Smart 911” (create a free safety profile for household): www.Smart911.com
• National Flood Insurance Program: www.floodsmart.gov
Information on Mass Transit Service:
• MTA/LIRR online: www.mta.info
• LIRR 24-hour travel information center: 718-217-5477
• MTA NYC Transit travel information: 718-330-1234
• LIRR 24-hour travel information center: 718-217-5477
• MTA NYC Transit travel information: 718-330-1234
Real-Time Traffic Conditions:
• NYSDOT 511 service: Dial
“511”
• NYSDOT 511 online: www.511ny.org
• NYSDOT 511 online: www.511ny.org
Weather/Storm Information:
• National Weather Service (New
York): www.weather.gov/okx/
• National Weather Service Tropical Weather: www.weather.gov/okx/tropical
• National Weather Service Tropical Weather: www.weather.gov/okx/tropical
If you’re ready now, and take steps
ahead of time to safeguard your family and home, you can minimize any
disruptions from future storms. Much improvement has been done since
Hurricanes Sandy & Irene, but the key to storm survival is; your
preparation!
Sincerely,
KEMP HANNON
