Hurricane Irma: How Town Of Oyster Bay Residents Can Help

Town of Oyster Bay officials announced on Monday that the Town will continue its partnership with Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, Island Harvest Food Bank, to collect food and supplies to support the urgent relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Irma, the second consecutive catastrophic storm to hit our nation in recent weeks.

“Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane, forcing thousands of people to seek food and temporary shelter, as the storm, which grew to be the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, continued to deliver unprecedented amounts of rain and high winds in the impacted area,” Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “I’m amazed and awed by the response of our Town residents over the past few weeks as we’ve worked to support the recent victims of Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Irma represents another opportunity for us to help our fellow Americans endure and overcome, and I urge everyone to donate what they can today.”

Residents can drop off relief items starting on Tuesday at the following locations, during normal business hours, where residents will find collection boxes:

• Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay
• Oyster Bay Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa
• Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville
• Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage
• Massapequa Park Village Hall, 151 Front St., Massapequa Park
• Home Depot, 111 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset
• Homes by Mara, 30 Berry Hill Road in Syosset

In addition, donations can be dropped off at the following housing authority locations:

• 201 Oakley Avenue in Massapequa
• 50 Hicksville Road in Plainedge
• 115 Central Park Road in Plainview
• 40 Eastwoods/ Muttontown Road in Syosset
• 355 Newbridge Road in Hicksville
• 125 West Main Street in Oyster Bay
• 7 Burkhardt Avenue in Bethpage

Watch: FEMA Says Irma Clean-Up Will Be A Complex And Frustrating Process

“Our residents banded together to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, so I am excited to extend our partnership with Island Harvest to help more people in need,” Councilman Louis Imbroto said. “This is another opportunity for us to help give back to the many people and agencies who came to our aid following Superstorm Sandy, as our residents know first-hand the devastating impact Mother Nature can deliver.”

Of particular need are nonperishable, ready-to-eat food items, cleaning supplies and toiletries such as personal hygiene items like deodorant, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. No clothing items will be accepted.

AP Photo/Gerald Herbert