Suffolk executive declares state of emergency
Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone has declared a state of emergency in the county due to the winter storm. The executive is urging residents to stay off the roads due to dangerous whiteout conditions,
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Jan 23, 2016, 8:59 PM
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Updated 3,279 days ago
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Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone has declared a state of emergency in the county due to the winter storm.
The executive is urging residents to stay off the roads due to dangerous whiteout conditions, high winds and a significant amount of snowfall already on the roads.
Bellone said they'd received about 60 storm-related calls, including seven for car accidents, by 8 a.m.
A blizzard warning is in effect for both Nassau and Suffolk counties through Sunday.
Coastal flooding is also a major concern as the storm comes during a full moon. Low-lying areas can expect flooding, especially during times of high tide.
The executive says the county is closely monitoring the flooding situation.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has also declared a state of emegency for parts of New York state, including Long Island.
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