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Hurricane: Numbers and Links You Should Know
Websites and phone numbers in case of storm emergency.
As Hurricane Irene approaches Long Island, residents are reminded by emergency workers and elected officials about preparation, safety and remediation. Below is list of safety-related phone numbers and links:
Nassau County Police
911 or 516-573-7000
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Long Island Power Authority
Outages - 800-490-0075
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National Grid
Gas Emergency - 800-490-0045
Cablevision
Customer Support - 516-364-8400 (East - 631-267-6900
631-727-6300)
Website - 516-571-3000
Nassau County Office of Emergency Management
Website - 516-573-0636
Town of Hempstead
Website - 516-489-5000
Town of Hempstead - Highway Department
Website - 516-489-5000, ext. 3471
Long Island American Red Cross
Website - 516-747-3500
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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