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That time of the year is here again — the heart of hurricane season — and it’s important to take steps now to make sure you and your family are safe when the next storm hits. more

8/13/14

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

Hurricane preparedness — or life after Sandy

Well, we were warned. For many years, at the start of each hurricane season, the people of Long Island were reminded that a major hurricane could hit our area. more

8/28/13

Meadowmere Park Fire Chief Kevin Carrero and members of the department have served breakfast, lunch and dinner to nearly 70 residents each day at the firehouse since Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island.

Cooking away the storm in Meadowmere Park

The fire chief was at the grill, cooking a larger-than-usual portion of scrambled eggs; children who should have been in school weren’t; and there was enough food collected in an office to stock a supermarket’s shelves. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/14/12

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

Craig Craft is the new commissioner of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management. He is working to expand on the foundation that his predecessor, the late James Callahan III, had built.

Craft takes over as OEM head

No one can replace James “Jim” Callahan III, the late commissioner of the county Office of Emergency Management, described by county Executive Ed Mangano as a well-respected, “great … more

Lee Landor | 10/19/11

County dedicates OEM vehicle in Callahan's honor

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and members of the county’s Office of Emergency Management held a dedication ceremony on Monday, Sept. 26, of the OEM Command Vehicle to honor the memory … more

9/28/11

The projected path of Hurricane Irene as it moves up the East Coast.

Malverne, West Hempstead prepare for Irene

Malvernites and West Hempstead residents are getting ready for Hurricane Irene, which could hit Long Island on Sunday. Current projections have the storm hitting the east coast of Maryland by 8 … more

By Lee Landor | 8/26/11

James Callahan, 42, died May 26, six weeks after he suffered a stroke.

With support, Callahan clan soldiers on

James Callahan’s death touched many lives, just as the late Malverne deputy mayor had done in life — a fact evidenced by the “overwhelming” support his family has received in … more

By Lee Landor | 7/6/11

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