Nassau County Officials Preparing For Storm

The Nassau County Department of Public Works (DPW) have started preparing for the snowfall and flooding that is expected to hit the region on Friday, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced on Thursday.

“Nassau County is monitoring the storm track and prepared to begin brining main County roadways, bridges and overpasses to prevent black ice from forming,” Mangano said. “DPW snowfighters are ready to keep our roadways clear and help ensuring residents have a safe commute.”

Public works has 28,000 tons of road salt and 3,650 tons of road sand on hand and their snowfighting fleet includes 103 plow/salt trucks, 20 pick-ups with plows and sanders, 10 payloaders and 3 brine trucks, according to Mangano.

With a deep winter freeze expected on Friday, County Executive Mangano encourages residents to begin preparing for the cold, snow and ice.

To help ensure a safe winter season, Nassau County offers the following tips for local residents:

• Do not plow snow across the road or shovel snow from your driveway onto shoulders or roadways.
• Do not pile snow high near intersections or driveways obstructing others’ vision; Park vehicles away from the road and follow local parking ordinances related to snow removal.
• Keep areas around mailboxes clear in order to assist in safe mail delivery and to help prevent damage to mailboxes.
• Keep sidewalks and pathways clear for pedestrians.
• Drivers should use extra precautions on the roads this winter season, especially when driving near trucks that are plowing and salting.
• Improve visibility by clearing all snow and ice from the entire car – hood, roof, trunk, turn signals, tail lights, headlights, windows, mirrors and fender wells.
• Families should be prepared for all hazards that affect their area and themselves.
• Stockpile the following supplies in the event a winter storm or power outage prevents you from leaving your home: flashlights; extra batteries; battery-operated radio; emergency non-perishable foods that do not require refrigeration; non-electric can opener; bottled water; one week supply of essential medicines; extra blankets and sleeping bags; first aid kit and manual; fire extinguisher and emergency heating equipment.

For more tips and information, visit: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/