Long Islanders bundled up Friday as the temperatures dipped dangerously low.

Many residents choose to stay indoors and not face the cold. Those that had to leave home added extra layers to stay warm. One resident says despite the bitter cold, he prefers it to a heat wave.

The cold temperatures can also cause car problems. Drivers are urged to warm up their vehicles and keep anti-freeze and a jumper box for emergencies. Steve Rozansky, of Family Auto Service, adds that if a lock is frozen, residents can heat up their keys with a cigarette lighter.

Related Information:Cold temps, blast of snow make navigating LI roads difficult Suffolk emergency hotlines:Eastern Suffolk - 631-852-5900Western Suffolk - 631-852-5841 Nassau Health Department - Between 9:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. call 516-571-3678After hours - 516-742-6154Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - 631-853-8825