Ahead of hurricane, senator offers emergency numbers

In preparation for a possible strike by Hurricane Irene on Long Island’s South Shore this weekend, State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. of Merrick provided the following important phone numbers.

Remember to dial 911 in an emergency.

To report power outages or downed power lines:

* LIPA Hotline: (800) 490-0075

* Freeport Electric: (516) 378-0146 (Village of Freeport residents only)

24-Hour Gas Emergency Service:

* National Grid: (800) 490-0045

First responders (non-emergency):

* Nassau County Police Department (general): (516) 573-7000

1st Precinct: (516) 573-6100

7th Precinct: (516) 573-6700

* Village of Freeport Police Department: (516) 378-0700

Emergency Management:

* Nassau County Office of Emergency Management: (516) 573-0636

* New York State Emergency Management Office: (518) 292-2200

* Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management: (631) 852-4900

Other services:

* Red Cross (Nassau County): (516) 747-3500

* Red Cross (Suffolk County): (631) 924-6700

* Pet Safe Coalition: (516) 404-5513

Fuschillo’s office can be reached at (516) 882-0630.