Nassau and Suffolk counties close beaches, team up for hurricane response
The storm bringing big waves and dangerous currents along the South Shore prompted officials to close ocean beaches in Nassau and Suffolk.
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Both counties on Long Island are pooling resources to respond to any emergencies during Hurricane Erin and in future storms.
The storm bringing big waves and dangerous currents along the South Shore prompted officials to close ocean beaches in Nassau and Suffolk.
"We have closed all of our county beaches except Meschutt," said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.
Nassau County's Nickerson Beach is closed. County officials say they'll make the determination Friday morning whether to open the beaches to swimming or keep them closed as the rip currents may still be dangerous on Friday.
"We'll consult with our lifeguard experts on whether or not to let people in the water," said Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
Both Nassau and Suffolk officials say their concern is focused on keeping swimmers safe and trying to prevent flooding and beach erosion.
"10,000 cubic yards of sand ready at the end of Dune Road to deal with any breaches, because we may get a breach of the ocean into our bay," said Romaine.
The counties plan to continue working together moving forward.
"Let's say there was no flooding in Nassau County but there was flooding in Suffolk County, if Ed called me and said, 'Hey I could use a high axle vehicle,' I'm going to send it," said Blakeman.
