Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for southern Nassau County

A tropical storm warning is in effect for all of Long Island and New York City according to the National Weather Service. Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to move out into the Atlantic and pick up strength Sunday then stall off the coast.

Expect heavy beach erosion, wave action and rip currents, dunes may be breached, roadways covered, weakened or washed out. The National Weather Service warns boats and marinas may be damaged. Boat owners are urged to secure dock lines, recharge batteries and take other appropriate safety precautions.

Winds may cause damage to siding, roofing and windows. Large trees may snap or be uprooted. Roads may be impassable with debris. In addition there may be power outages.

Oceanside Fire Chief J T Madden said they have their high water vehicles and boats checked and staged for any type of weather. Extra dispatchers will be there in case of higher volume of calls. Everyone is on standby. In the event of an emergency call 766-0245 or 911, in a non-emergency call the firehouse at 766-2717.

Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty said all of the drainage system, all rain boxes and all pipes including the county drains on Long Beach Road, Island Parkway and Warwick Road have been cleaned and are ready.

McGinty is in constant contact with PSEG, National Grid and American Water. PSEG has rewired most of the village with more efficient and weather resistant wiring.

The Island Park Fire Department is on 8 hours shifts from now through Monday or Tuesday depending on the weather, all public works machinery is gassed up and ready to go, all public works staff is on standby.

McGinty is in touch with the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management

McGinty and fire Chief James Sarro will be out and about during high tide tonight, and high tide tomorrow morning, going through every street.

The Island Park Department of Public Works is on 24-hour call. There DPW has an updated sanitation truck higher and dump truck, both are higher off the ground to function in flooding conditions.

Village staff will be monitoring the phones.

McGinty said the Village Building Dept has been inspecting all the raised houses. In some cases houses that have been in various stages of lift have been lowered, all are anchored and in good shape for the storm.

“We will be here and we will do our very best,” McGinty said. .

The Town of Hempstead offered these tips for preparation before the storm

-Listen to local radio/TV stations for weather updates.

-Organize emergency supplies.

-Clear yard of loose objects (examples include outdoor furniture, trash cans, etc.)

-Secure your boat.

-Board windows and doors.

-Turn refrigerator/freezer to highest setting, opening only when necessary to maintain temperature in the event of a power outage.

Bear in mind that strong storms can affect essential services, including water, gas, electricity, sewage and phone. To prepare, Supervisor Anthony Santino is offering a checklist of items for residents to include in a home survival kit.

Important groceries and items to have on hand:

-Battery-operated radio or a weather radio

-Bottled water

-Pre-moistened towelettes

-Apples (fruits)

-Peanut butter and jelly

-Applesauce (canned fruit)

-Crackers/bread

-Canned food

-Filled prescriptions

-Flashlight with batteries or new “shake” flashlight

-Non-electric can opener

-First aid kit

-Toilet paper

-Batteries

-Zip lock bags (great way to protect documents)

-Cash, small bills (ATMS and credit cards might not work)

-Point of contact out of state (in case local communications do not work)

-Photocopy of valuable documents (in zip lock bag)

-Garbage bags

Town municipal vehicles are being fueled, equipment is being moved to staging areas and Bay Constable boats will be available if roads to the barrier beaches are flooded because of the storm.

Town employees are testing tree removal equipment and chain saws, as well as drain cleaning equipment. Trucks and street sweepers are ready to go, and marina staff is inspecting boats to ensure they are well secured.

The Town’s Swift 911 Emergency Notification System, which provides homes and businesses with recorded notifications via telephone, email or text message is up and running. Contact information in the Swift 911 database is based on phone directories and other publicly available sources. Update or add your contact information to the system by visiting www.toh.li/emergency-services/swift911-emergency-notification .

PSEG is also monitoring the storm. They offered these tips:

•Save PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number: 1-800-490-0075

•Familiarize yourself with PSEG Long Island’s mobile-friendly website, online Outage Center and Outage Map at www.psegliny.com/stormcenter - for the most up-to-date information customers might need when the storm hits

•Sign up now for MyAlerts, PSEG Long Island’s text message service. Report a power outage by text and receive status updates by text and/or email. Since this requires an account number for a one-time registration, it is best to do it beforehand. To register, text REG to PSEGLI (773454) or visit the My Account section of the website www.psegliny.com/account

•Charge all mobile phones, tablets and other handheld devices in advance of the storm

•Make sure everyone in the family is prepared and knows what to do if there is an emergency

•Watch PSEG Long Island’s YouTube videos at www.youtube.com/psegli for tips on how to prepare your family and how power is restored after a storm

Governor Cuomo will be activating the New York State Emergency Operations center on Sunday at noon. State officials are directed to be alert in advance of Tropical Storm Hermine. State Emergency Personnel are stockpiling resources– including sandbags, high-axel vehicles, pumps and generators.

The National Guard has personnel and equipment including 100 Soldiers and Airmen and 45 vehicles that include high-axel trucks and high mobility multi-purpose vehicles. The National Guard also has two Engineer Initial Response Forces with front-end loaders, dump trucks and smaller Bob Cats available for use if necessary.

The State has stockpiles in Brentwood and John F. Kennedy International Airport that are immediately available for deployment that include:

•• 29 generators

•• 58 light towers

•• 252,000 bottles of water

•• 97,104 ready-to-eat meals

•• 19,200 Kosher ready-to-eat meals

•• 155 pumps that range from 2”, 3”, 4” and 6”

•• Two sandbaggers; 200,000 sandbags

The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has five High Axle Vehicles ready to respond. Each has been equipped with personal flotation devices, hand lights, hand tools for forcible entry and shovels, blankets and an inflatable boat. Additionally, Swift Water Rescue Teams are on stand-by.

Additional resources from stockpiles across the state are available for transport to the region if necessary.