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In the movie “Jaws,” Amity Mayor Larry Vaughn said, “You yell ‘Barracuda!’ and everyone says, ‘Huh?’ You yell ‘Shark!’ and we’ve got a panic on our hands.” The same could be said of hurricanes. more

7/18/19

‘It sounded like an airplane crash’

Long Beach firefighters and police rushed to 233 Shore Rd. Tuesday morning after approximately five balconies collapsed at the Sunlit Terrace Apartments. more

By Ben Strack | 8/30/16

The best hurricane season advice? Be prepared.

Hurricane season in the Atlantic began June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to make sure you’re prepared. more

8/10/16

Island Harvest and the American Red Cross have joined forces to provide services during the storm.

Island Harvest partners with American Red Cross

With a crippling winter storm hanging in the balance, Island Harvest Food Bank, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide storm-related emergency food services to Long Island residents. more

By Vanessa Parker | 1/27/15

Natasha Koplik, 19, of Wantagh, a member of the Nassau County Police Explorers, played a victim during a disaster-preparedness contest organized by the Nassau County Community Emergency Response Team and the Office of Emergency Management at the Four Towns Fire Training Center in Merrick on Sept. 21.

CERT volunteers prep for the next Big One

Sept. 21 was the 76th anniversary of the infamous Long Island Express of 1938, a massive Category 3 hurricane that slammed into the Island, New Jersey and much of New England with rare ferocity, killing 800 people and causing $308 million in damage (the equivalent of $4.8 billion today), including the destruction of 57,000 homes. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/26/14

Nassau and Suffolk county officials gathered with leaders of the American Red Cross on Long Island last Friday in Bethpage to urge residents to prepare now for future severe storms. From left to right were Chris Kutner, co-chairman of the American Red Cross on Long Island’s Board of Directors; Joe Williams, commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services; John Miller, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross on Long Island; Steve Bellone, Suffolk County executive; Ed Mangano, Nassau County executive; Craig Craft, commissioner of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management; Scott Tusa, chief fire marshal of Nassau County.

Counties urge hurricane preparedness

Summer is almost here, and with it many of the benefits of living by the shore. But June also marks the beginning of the year’s hurricane season on the East Coast, and with memories of Sandy … more

6/4/14

The Nassau County Office of Emergency Management reported that there is a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and heavy rainfall being the main threats.

Severe weather predicted for today

With the prediction of severe thunderstorms for today and possibly through the weekend, the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management issued a daily situation report for July 26. According to the National Weather Service’s 5-day forecast, thunderstorms are predicted up until Monday. more

By Vanessa Canner | 7/26/12

Strong gas smell overwhelms South Shore

A pungent smell that overwhelmed parts of the South Shore Wednesday morning — that many feared was caused by a gas leak along Lido Blvd., delivering a “noxious” stench that led several nearby … more

By Vanessa Canner and Anthony Rifilato | 5/9/12

Owen Wright of Australia defeated Kelly Slater in the final round of the Quiksilver Pro N.Y. on Sept. 9. City officials said that because the event was a success, they are hopeful Quiksilver will return in 2012.

Will the Quiksilver Pro N.Y. return?

City officials are hopeful that the Quiksilver Pro New York competition will return to Long Beach, saying that because the surf contest was a success, Quiksilver is considering making another stop … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/22/11

The LBFD worked to secure a loose roof structure during 70 mph winds at 26 West Broadway, a 10-story condo, that was in danger of falling to the street.

Long Beach Fire Department braves the storm

“They have two young children, and they lost everything,” Long Beach Fire Department Chief Rich Corbett said of a Wyoming Avenue family whose home was destroyed in a storm-related fire on Sunday. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/31/11

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