Are You Ready for Hurricane Season in Huntington?

Hurricane season in Huntington has officially begun. Are you prepared?

The Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services’ Office of Emergency Management offers information to help families get ready for Hurricane Season. They provide notification programs, shelter locations, preparedness plans and weather updates.

In the event of an emergency, Suffolk County has created an emergency alert systems and a free special needs registry for residents. Check them out:

• CODE RED. A high-speed emergency notification system will alert Suffolk residents via email and text message before or during an emergency. Code RED includes a Hurricane Preparedness mapping tool that allows emergency managers to send notifications to specific areas in Suffolk County. Residents can register two phone numbers and one email address to receive the notifications.
• Special Needs Registry. The Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management made the Special Needs Registry accessible for Suffolk residents to add anyone with special and functional medical needs into the registry, which is voluntary and free. It will help first responders and emergency planners locate and identify those who may need extra help or special sheltering during an emergency.

“Both the Code RED system and the Special Needs Registry greatly enhance the County’s ability to reach out and assist residents in the event of an emergency,” said Legislator Lou D’Amaro.

Sign up for Code RED and the Special Needs Registry via links on the FRES webpage:

• Go to the Suffolk County website and click on “Departments” and then the “Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services” tab to access this information.

Those without internet access can sign up by calling the Office of Emergency Management’s Customer Service Number at (631) 852-4900, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

“The sooner residents prepare for a pending storm the greater the chances will be to minimize potential danger and property damage,” D’Amaro said.

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