Town Of Brookhaven Issues State Of Emergency For Snowstorm

TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NY— As the first winter snowstorm of 2021 hits Long Island, Supervisor Ed Romaine issued a State of Emergency for the Town of Brookhaven effective until Tuesday night.

According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning has been issued and Long Island is expected to get up to two feet of snow. Blizzard-like conditions, with winds gusting up to 60 mph, are possible late Monday morning and Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service says. Snow could fall at a rate of 1-3 inches an hour Monday.

During the State of Emergency, residents should move cars that are parked in the street to driveways or they could be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Any abandoned vehicles obstructing access for snowplows and emergency vehicles may also be removed by the town. Residents are urged to stay off the roads unless there is an emergency or if it is absolutely essential to travel.

Monday garbage pick-up is canceled. The town also urges residents to take some precautions including:

• Clear fire hydrants in your area.
• Remove ice and snow from steps, sidewalks and walkways.
• Keep cell phones and other electronic devices charged.
• Have a battery-operated radio and a flashlight ready in case of a power outage.
• When shoveling snow, dress warm in layers and avoid over-exertion.
• If you must drive, make sure your tires are properly inflated and windshield wipers are working properly.
• Keep your pets indoors.
• Check on elderly and infirmed friends and neighbors.
• When using a generator, place it outdoors and follow all manufacturers’ safety precautions.

Residents should call 451-TOWN to report snow related issues. Call 911 for police, fire and ambulance emergencies only. To report a power outage or downed wires, call PSEG at 800-490-0075 or go to psegliny.com to file a report online.

Residents can go to the Town’s website at brookhavenny.gov for up-to-date snow related news, information, weather updates and emergency contact numbers. Follow @BrookhavenTown on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Town may also send out e-mail alerts to residents who have registered on our e-mail list. If you are not on the list, you can sign up today at brookhavenny.gov . Residents can also sign up for countywide Code Red alerts at suffolkcountyny.gov.