The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
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By Jeff Bessen
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11/2/12
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Updated: 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Dubbed a “superstorm” by weather forecasters, Hurricane Sandy pummeled Bellmore-Merrick with floodwaters that reached three to six feet in many parts of south Bellmore and south Merrick and destroyed homes and cars, while also bringing hurricane-force wind gusts that toppled trees, tore the siding off houses, and ripped apart fences and decks.
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By Scott Brinton
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10/28/12
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The City of Long Beach and Nassau County declared a state of emergency on Saturday as Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the East Coast and is becoming what County Executive Ed Mangano called a …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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10/27/12
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“I am blown away by the potential of renewable energy,” said Town Supervisor Kate Murray on Monday at the Department of Conservation and Waterways in Point Lookout.
On Monday, Murray, along …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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12/14/11
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The driver of a tractor-trailer was trapped in his vehicle after an electrical pole fell on the truck in Long Beach Wednesday evening.
According to Long Beach Fire Department Chief Richard …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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10/20/11
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To the Editor:
I read “LIPA chief tours storm-ravaged south Merrick” by Scott Brinton (Sept. 8-14) with interest. In the story, Brinton mentions backup of storm drains. I believe that more …
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9/15/11
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Emergency responders and public officials deserve credit for getting way out in front of last month’s devastating hurricane.
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9/9/11
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“The beach was out of control — the ocean was out of control,” Ohio Avenue resident Billy King said on Sunday, a few days after he decided to hunker down with his family and ride out Hurricane …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/31/11
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The Long Island Power Authority’s chief operating officer, Michael Hervey, toured storm-ravaged parts of south Merrick with Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg on Wednesday to reassure frustrated homeowners that power would be restored to their homes.
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By Scott Brinton
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8/31/11
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"Irene is now a tropical storm and is passing through our area. Trees and power lines have been brought down and tens of thousands of customers have lost power. LIPA is prepared with hundreds of …
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8/28/11
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