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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

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

State lawmakers to host hurricane-preparedness seminar

With Long Island in the middle of hurricane season, New York State Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. and Assemblyman Dave McDonough, both Republicans from the Merricks, are inviting local residents to an emergency-preparedness seminar they are sponsoring. more

9/15/10

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, center, with Joseph Muscatelli and Rich Schneider of the American Red Cross, Bill Goodman of the National Weather Center, John Brooks of the Town of Brookhaven Risk Management Department and Beverly Poppell of the Pet Safe Coalition.

Legislator helps residents prep for the 'Big One'

The U.S. could be in for one very active hurricane season, according to weather experts. That, in part, prompted Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, a Democrat who represents Bellmore-Merrick, to hold a hurricane-preparedness seminar on Wednesday at the Freeport Library. more

David Weingrad | 8/19/10

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