Brookhaven To Close Beaches, Pools Starting At 9 p.m. Saturday

FARMINGVILLE, NY — Brookhaven Town officials have announced all town recreational facilities will be closed as of 9 p.m. on Saturday in anticipation of Tropical Storm Henri which is headed for Long Island.

All parks and recreation programs have been canceled and all pools, beaches, and marinas; as well as recreation, senior, and nature centers will remain closed until further notice. The parking lot at Port Jefferson Harbor will also be closed.

The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and severe wind gusts on Sunday into Monday, and flooding is also expected, especially along the north shore, town officials said. The Town will open its Emergency Operation Center at 9 a.m. on Sunday to provide around-the-clock hurricane monitoring while it approaches and tracks over Long Island.

For up-to-date storm-related news, information, weather updates, and emergency contact numbers, go to www.brookhavenny.gov or follow the Town on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @BrookhavenTown. Call 451-TOWN (8696) to report storm-related issues, and 911 for police, fire, and ambulance emergencies only.

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To report power outages or downed wires, call PSEG at 800-490-0075 or go to www.psegliny.com to make a report online.

To view the town's 2021 Hurricane Survival Guide, go to www.brookhavenNY.gov/Hurricane. It includes preparations, important phone numbers, tips, lists, and a Family Disaster Kit checklist.