Village of Lindenhurst

Long Island, NY

Archives for July 8, 2021

A MESSAGE FROM LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

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I am once again urging Lindenhurst residents to make necessary preparations for Elsa – currently a Tropical Storm — that could bring significant winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding to Lindenhurst tonight, and into Friday.  I have instructed our Superintendent of Public Works to have our DPW crews clear storm drains and basins, and to have chainsaws and all our equipment ready if and when needed.

 

Please read my prior message regarding being prepared for the impending storm.  It is crucial that residents be prepared, and to take all storm and hurricane warnings seriously.  Please do not take any chances; be prepared, and check in on your elderly neighbors.  If there is an emergency, please call 911.  To report trees down, call the Department of Public Works at 631-957-7520.

 

God willing, we will get through another storm – together!

TROPICAL STORM WARNING

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A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for all of Long Island.

As of 5:00 AM the center of TS Elsa was located near 33.4 N and 81.3 W or about 90 miles WNW of Charleston, South Carolina.

Maximum sustained winds are about 40 MPH with gusts as high as 65 MPH.

Present movement is NE at 18 MPH and this general motion is expected to continue with an increase in forward speed over the next day or so. Elsa is and forecasted to move over South Carolina and North Carolina during the day today, and should pass over Long Island through the overnight period.

As of this forecast the NWS is predicting 2 to 4 inches of rain locally. Tomorrows High Tide is around 10 AM tomorrow morning and at the present time there is no tide data, but I anticipate some minor to moderate coastal flooding may occur as the storm interacts with our tide cycle.

I will provide further updates as deemed necessary. I would advise everyone to take a look at the tropical storm preparedness tips the Mayor provided in his message today.

Ray Fais, Emergency Manager

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

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A MESSAGE FROM LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

With the current predictions of Tropical Storm Elsa heading towards Lindenhurst, I think it is appropriate to remind our residents to be prepared. Here are some important tips to keep in mind for your planning:

  • If a tropical storm, or hurricane, hits and power is interrupted, residents should be prepared to shelter at home. At minimum, everyone should have on hand:
    o 3-days of food
    o 7-days of medication
    o 3-gallons of drinking water per person
    o LED flashlights
    o A battery-powered AM radio.
  •  Make sure to have extra cash on hand if a storm is approaching, and be sure your fuel tank is full. Bank ATMs and gas pumps may not work if electricity goes out.
  • If you have pets, have a kit for them too, with items like a carrier, medicine, and ample food supplies.
  • Secure, or bring indoors, any outdoor furniture, umbrellas, grills, etc.
  • Create a family emergency plan and emergency contact list. Here are some important emergency numbers to have on hand:
    o Fire/Rescue 631-226-1212
    o Police Emergency 911
    o Village Hall 631-957-7500
    o Department of Public Works 631-957-7520
    Above, I have listed some of the basics for being prepared for a storm event. The Village of Lindenhurst is here to assist our residents in any way we can be of help.