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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)

Verizon FiOs

Service Affected - 1-800-VERIZON

Aqua New York

Contact - 516-378-3922

Nassau County

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

Website

National Hurricane Center

Website


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