Emergency Management
The Village Office of Emergency Management at Village Hall: emergency notifications, hurricane season planning and severe weather terms.
Staff
Office of Emergency Management
- James CarriganEmergency Manager(516) 887-6326
Plan ahead
Hurricane Season
Don't wait until the storm is on its way up the coast before you start to plan and take action. Start now! Plan for how YOU are going to respond to a hurricane that is going to impact Long Island. What about other family members? Does your plan include them? Are they going to have to evacuate because of a storm surge? This would now be a good time to play the what if game. Get all the family members talking about how your family is going to handle this hurricane season.
- Use flashlights not candles
- Have a supply of medicine before the storm
- Backup your computers and data
- Have a plan for your pets
- Check your insurance policy NOW
- Make a list of items that need to be put away in your yard before the winds arrive
- Trim trees and shrubs so that they will not blow over
The Village Office of Emergency Management would like to remind all residents that thunderstorms can affect us and to plan for these forecasted events. Be familiar with storm watches and warnings message.
Severe weather
Keep an eye to the sky
Thunderstorms can produce dangerous lightning, damaging hail, heavy rains, which will lead to street flooding and strong winds or tornadoes.
Watch vs Warning
these two terms cause more confusion than all the rest. A watch simply means that weather conditions are favorable (possible) for a storm. A warning means that it is here (likely).
Watches
Conditions are favorable for severe weather event in or near the watch area. Watches are issued for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and coastal or urban flooding
Warnings
The severe weather event is imminent or occurring in the warned area. Warnings are issued for tornadoes, serve thunderstorms, and coastal or urban flooding. Listen to the forecast for conditions and the areas affected.
Storm terms
Tropical storms and hurricanes
Tropical Storm
Winds are from 39 MPH to 73 MPH, rain may be heavy at times with minor coastal flooding
Hurricanes
Are in categories (See below)
| Category | Sustained Wind MPH | Wind Damage | Flooding Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74-95 | Minimal | Minor to Moderate |
| 2 | 96-110 | Moderate | Moderate to Extensive |
| 3 | 111-130 | Extensive | Extensive to Extreme |
| 4 | 131-155 | Extreme | Extreme Danger |
High Wind Warning
Sustained winds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of at least 50 MPH are expected to last for one hour.
Weather Advisory
Weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. If caution is exercised, these situations should not become life threatening.