State and local authorities said they were doing their best to keep Suffolk County roads clear during Thursday's major snowstorm.

Plenty of drivers still got stuck on roads with terrible visibility in Suffolk, where police say they responded to 89 stranded motorists between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

In Dix Hills, Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke about storm-response efforts, saying the state was coordinating with other agencies to help plow and keep roads clean. He also defended his decision not to close down any roadways.

"If we see the situation changing, or if the weather condition changes, if the temperature drops, and what you now see on the highways turns to ice, there's very little you can do," he said.

MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota spoke about the agency's efforts to keep trains running.

"The Long Island Rail Road is completely exposed to the elements," he said. "We are doing everything we can to keep...everything warm."

Elsewhere in Suffolk, two officers were treated for smoke inhalation after responding to a house fire in Shirley. Another fire on Oak Island burned down two houses. Firefighters had to use a hovercraft to access the island. No one was injured.

Speaking with News 12 by phone Thursday night, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone urged drivers to be cautious and said Suffolk County Transit bus riders should expect delays on Friday.