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A Few Clouds Gov. sends help to Long Island after flooding
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Heavy rain caused flooding, delays and some interruptions of service along the MTA Long Island Rail Road this morning. A section of the Port Jefferson Branch remains suspended between Huntington and Port Jefferson after flooding washed out some ballast from under the tracks east of Smithtown, and the LIRR is arranging substitute bus service.
Scattered delays of 30 minutes persist throughout the LIRR network because of weather-related problems, including some sections of track and yards where water rose above the rails and reached the third rail power source. The Montauk Branch is also experiencing 90-minute delays due to an earlier disabled train. Limited service has been restored on the Far Rockaway Branch.
Some station parking lots have experienced flooding, and some station buildings have been damaged by rising water.
Power
The New York State Public Service Commission extended its Call Center Helpline hours today until 7:30 P.M., and continuing from 7:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M., Thursday, August 14, as needed. Anyone needing assistance with a utility problem should call the Call Center Helpline at 1-800-342-3377.
Private Property
The Department of Financial Services Disaster Hotline can be called at 1-800-339-1759 with insurance questions about storm-related property damage. Property owners with building code related questions can call the Department of State's Division of Code Enforcement & Administration at 518-474-4073.
The NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services urges people in the affected regions to adhere to the following recovery tips:
· Listen to the radio or TV for instructions from local officials.
· Wait until an area has been declared safe before entering it. Be careful driving, since roads may be damaged and power lines may be down.
· Before entering a building, check for structural damage. Turn off any outside gas lines at the meter or tank. Let the building air out to remove foul odors or escaping gas.
· Upon entering the building, use a battery-powered flashlight. DO NOT use an open flame as a source of light. Gas may be trapped inside.
· When inspecting the building, wear rubber boots and gloves.
Scattered delays of 30 minutes persist throughout the LIRR network because of weather-related problems, including some sections of track and yards where water rose above the rails and reached the third rail power source. The Montauk Branch is also experiencing 90-minute delays due to an earlier disabled train. Limited service has been restored on the Far Rockaway Branch.
Some station parking lots have experienced flooding, and some station buildings have been damaged by rising water.
Power
The New York State Public Service Commission extended its Call Center Helpline hours today until 7:30 P.M., and continuing from 7:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M., Thursday, August 14, as needed. Anyone needing assistance with a utility problem should call the Call Center Helpline at 1-800-342-3377.
Private Property
The Department of Financial Services Disaster Hotline can be called at 1-800-339-1759 with insurance questions about storm-related property damage. Property owners with building code related questions can call the Department of State's Division of Code Enforcement & Administration at 518-474-4073.
The NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services urges people in the affected regions to adhere to the following recovery tips:
· Listen to the radio or TV for instructions from local officials.
· Wait until an area has been declared safe before entering it. Be careful driving, since roads may be damaged and power lines may be down.
· Before entering a building, check for structural damage. Turn off any outside gas lines at the meter or tank. Let the building air out to remove foul odors or escaping gas.
· Upon entering the building, use a battery-powered flashlight. DO NOT use an open flame as a source of light. Gas may be trapped inside.
· When inspecting the building, wear rubber boots and gloves.
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