Brookhaven Town Cleans Up After Tropical Storm Sweeps Through

BROOKHAVEN TOWN — Brookhaven Town will help residents socked by Tropical Storm Isaias by holding a one-time only bulk collection of storm debris beginning on Monday, August 10.

All debris must be placed at the curb by the evening of Sunday, August 9, officials said.

Branches, leaves and other vegetative debris from the storm should be brought curbside for bulk collection by town crews utilizing heavy equipment. Residents are asked not to put out any non-vegetative debris; storm debris mixed with household garbage or construction debris will not be picked up.

Also, residents are asked to ensure that fire hydrants and mailboxes are kept clear of any debris brought to the curb.

Any storm debris brought to the curb after Sunday, August 9 will not be collected — and will be subject to ordinary yard waste rules requiring branches to be cut in 4-foot sections and bundled for collection.

On Tuesday, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro and members of the town council were out surveying storm damage and utilizing resources to clear roads, remove trees and assist in the recovery effort.

Brookhaven's Holtsville pool was closed Tuesday due to a power outage. All town beaches were open, but red flag conditions are still present at the Davis Park, Great Gun and Ho Hum beaches, limiting water access to knee deep wading only with no swimming. Access was limited to West Meadow Beach due to numerous fallen trees in the area.

Town officials offered tips for residents who need assistance:

· To report downed wires or power outages, call PSE&G directly at 1-800-490-0075.

· To report fallen trees, damage from town roadside trees, flooding or other storm damage, please call 631-451-TOWN or click here.

· Call 911 if there is an emergency requiring the immediate attention of police, fire, or emergency services.

· For non-emergencies, call the Suffolk County Police at 631-852-COPS or the Suffolk County Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services at 631-852-4900.

All town residents are encouraged to sign up for NY Alerts, an emergency alerting system, here.