Town of Hempstead taking precautions to minimize potential flooding from Isaias

Teams and critical equipment are standing by right now, ready to address any issues that arise today, including damage from the powerful winds.

News 12 Staff

Aug 4, 2020, 12:59 PM

Updated 1,496 days ago

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The Town of Hempstead says it's ready for Isaias.
Crews have been clearing storm drains since Friday in hopes of minimizing any flooding.
Teams and critical equipment are standing by right now, ready to address any issues that arise today, including damage from the powerful winds.
"We do expect damage. What kind of damage? Wind damage in particularly. It's been an incredibly dry, hot summer. We are expecting a lot of limbs to be down," says Town of Hempstead Supervisor Tom Clavin.
Town of Hemsptead resident who want to report downed trees can call 516-489-5000.