Storm impacts, incoming severe weather prompt Suffolk and Nassau to declare states of emergency
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared a state of emergency effective Sunday from 6 p.m. until Tuesday 6 a.m. due "to the likelihood of extreme precipitation and the potential for flooding and downed trees."
Impacts from Saturday's storm and incoming severe weather prompted officials in Suffolk and Nassau counties to declare states of emergency.
News 12 has learned that Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine declared a state of emergency effective Saturday 8 p.m. after the storm brought torrential rain, damaging winds, flash flooding, power outages and damages to public and private property across the county.
The storm also led to road closures.
Romaine announced that the state of emergency will last 30 days.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared a state of emergency effective Sunday from 6 p.m. until Tuesday 6 a.m. due "to the likelihood of extreme precipitation and the potential for flooding and downed trees."
Blakeman urged Nassau residents to "be on the lookout for ponding on roadways and avoid traveling through areas with high water."
Blakeman also urged residents to ensure that pets are sheltered and for residents to have their electronics fully charged. He also advised residents to call PSEG Long Island's 24-hour Electric Service number at 800-490-0075 to report downed wires or power outages.
The Nassau executive also asked residents to call 911 only for emergencies.
Blakeman says resources will be in place "to track water levels throughout Nassau County.”
