Petrone Declares Snow Emergency, Asks Residents to Stay Off Roads

Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone has declared as snow emergency, effective at 12:01 a.m. Monday, and ordered a 10 a.m. delayed opening for Town Hall.

“The combination of snow and ice could make traveling dangerous, and I am asking residents to stay off the roads and move parked cars off the streets to facilitate plowing and access for emergency vehicles,” Petrone said.

A winter storm warning has been issued for Huntington, as well as other northern areas of the island, with 6-8 inches of snow expected by Monday evening.

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Under a snow emergency, the supervisor has the power to close roads, appropriate necessary equipment and make necessary purchases without following the usual procedures. The declaration also makes available to the Highway Department Town equipment and personnel to assist Highway Department crews, town officials said.

Petrone said the Town’s emergency operations center will open at 12:01 a.m. Monday and remain open as needed.

The Dix Hills Ice Rink will be closed Monday, with the exception of charters scheduled after 3 p.m. All programs at the Senior Center and Senior Beach House are canceled.

Monday trash collection is canceled. However, pickup is still scheduled for businesses in Huntington Village and Huntington Station that have Monday evening curbside collection.

HART bus paratransit is canceled. Check the Town’s website and Facebook page for HART bus fixed route service information.

Residents who need to report an emergency should call 631-271-2155. Residents who need to contact the Highway Department should call 631-499-0444, 631-351-3075 or 631-351-3076. Residents can also contact the Highway Department through the home page of the Town’s website, www.huntingtonny.gov, or by email at highway@huntingtonny.gov.

Snow Sunday night will changeover to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain on Monday morning. Rain and freezing rain will likely turn back to snow on Monday afternoon before things dry up Monday evening, the NWS says. Roads are expected to be treacherous for both the morning and afternoon commutes.

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