Ice Emergency Declared In Southampton Town Waters: Trustees

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Southampton Town trustees have declared an ice emergency for town waters, due to severe winter weather in recent weeks.

According to Jimmy Mack, president of the trustees of the freeholders and commonality of the Town of Southampton, the declaration was made for the purpose of advising residents that they should take steps to see that pilings and other marine structures do not become a hazard to navigation once the ice has thawed and the waters become navigable again.

Residents who have permits for marine structures that have become damaged or set free due to the ice will be permitted to apply for an expedited permit to repair or replace them, he said.

Requirements and details can be obtained by calling the trustees' office at 631-287-5717 and speaking with general permitting staff or by visiting the trustees' website here.

The expedited emergency process will be in effect until the close of business on April 15, 2026, Mack said.