Is your family prepared for Hurricane Season?

New York State Assembly • Albany, NY 12248 PRSRT STD.US Postage

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IMPORTANT EMERGENCY CONTACTS

POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

Southold Town Police Department: 1-631-765-2600

Riverhead Police Department: 1-631-727-4500

Suffolk County Police Department: 1-631-852-COPS

POWER OUTAGES/DAMAGE TO UTILITY LINES

PSEG Long Island: 1-800-490-0075

National Grid: 1-800-490-0045

Suffolk County Water Authority: 1-631-665-0663

24-HOUR TOWN EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

Brookhaven: 1-631-451-8696

Riverhead: 1-631-727-3200

Southold: 1-631-765-2784

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONTACTS

Federal Emergency Management Agency: 1-800-621-3362

Red Cross: 1-516-747-3500

Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management: 1-631-852-4900

Or visit their website at: http://scoem.suffolkcountyny.gov/

Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo wants your family to keep these tips in mind during a hurricane or weather emergency

WHAT TO KNOWHurricane season in the Atlantic starts in early June and ends in late November, with the season reaching its peak in mid-August to late October.

Be aware of the difference between Hurricane Watches and Hurricane Warnings• Hurricane Watch- Implies that the storm system is possible and

is issued 48 hours in advance.• Hurricane Warning- Implies that a storm system is imminent

and is issued 36 hours in advance.

HERE ARE SOME BASIC TIPS TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE

Know your evacuation routes and plan accordingly. If you do not know your evacuation routes, contact your local emergency services for this information. Have an emergency survival kit prepared, which includes:

• Flashlight • Batteries • Money• First Aid Supplies/Medication • Emergency Information

If you do not evacuate your home, be prepared for an extended stay.

PROTECTING YOUR HOME: • Keep all trees close to your home free of damaged and low-lying

branches. • Secure all rain gutters, roofing, windows, doors, and garage

doors.• Have a generator prepared in case of power outages.• Construct a safe room or storm shelter to protect your family

from high winds.

AFTER THE STORM• Listen to public officials, news reports, and radio for updates.• Go home only if the proper authorities deem it safe.• Stay clear of downed power lines and debris.• Avoid crossing flooded areas where moving water is present.• Document all damages to your property.

If you have questions on this or any other state issue, contact Assemblyman Palumbo at:30 West Main Street, Suite 103, Riverhead, NY 11901 • Phone: (631) 727-0204 • Fax: (631) 727-0426 • palumboa@nyassembly.gov

For a more detailed outline of this information, please visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes