ICYMI: Town Of Smithtown Assesses Tropical Storm Isaias Damage

TOWN OF SMITHTOWN, NY — Tropical Storm Isaias left "copious damage in its wake" to the Town of Smithtown, officials said in a news release. The devastation was compared to that of Hurricane Gloria in 1985 by the Town.

The Town of Smithtown has compiled details of the destruction in addition to important information regarding storm cleanup, power restoration and contact information for those in need of further assistance.

Town Damage Assessment:

Town buildings and property were badly damaged including structural breaks in the Salt Barn at the highway department and the flat roof literally came off at the Parks Department in Kings Park, according to the Town. Additionally, the Town sustained minor damage to the Assessor's and the Suffolk County Water Authority buildings, which it has already begun repairs to. Almost every town park has had trees uprooted in addition to all three beaches sustaining damage. As of Wednesday morning, officials estimated more than 400 town trees (in the town right of way) were either uprooted or wiped out. That number is expected to increase exponentially as officials continue to clear sumps and those trees leaning on utility poles and wires. A massive cleanup and repair operation is currently underway.

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