List: Emergency Numbers and Important Contacts

The Towns of Brookhaven and Islip suggest residents keep a list of important emergency numbers on hand in case of an emergency during Hurricane Irene.

As you prepare, why not print this list out?

ASSISTANCE

American Red Cross of Suffolk County: 631-924-6700

Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management: 631-852-4900

NYS Insurance Department: 1-800-342-3736

Bayport Fire Department Emergency: 911 Non-emergency:631-472-0641

Blue Point Fire Department Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 631-363-6310

: Non-emergency: 631-854-8500. *911 is only for emergencies. Do not dial 911 for information.

State Emergency Management Office (SEMO)(24-Hour State Emergency Coordination Center) 518-292-2200 

Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) 631-852-4900

UTILITIES

Long Island Power Authority: 1-800-490-0075 (to report downed power lines or electrical emergency)

National Grid: 1-800-490-0045 (emergency gas safety service)

Suffolk County Water Authority (24-Hour Repairs): 631-665-0663

Cablevision: 631-727-6300

MEDICAL

Suffolk County Health Services: 631-853-3000

Brookhaven Hospital Emergency Room: 631-654-7763

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center Emergency Department: 631-376-4045

GOVERNMENT

Brookhaven Office of Emergency Management: 631-451-6161

Islip Office of Emergency Management: 631-224-5730

SENIOR

Brookhaven:

• Senior Jitney: 631-451-6122
• Senior Services: 631-451-9191

Islip:

• Senior Services: 224-5340

PETS

Brookhaven Animal Shelter: 631-286-4940

Islip Animal Shelter: 631-224-5660

Suffolk County Animal Control: 631-382-7722

TRAVEL

Long Island Rail Road: 718-217-5477

Suffolk County Transit (Bus): 631-852-5200

Emergency Shelters

Brentwood High School (Islip) and Longwood High School (Brookhaven) are now open as hurricane shelters.

HELPFUL LINKS

Town of Brookhaven: http://www.brookhaven.org/

Town of Islip: http://www.townofislip-ny.gov/

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) www.fema.gov

FEMA for KIDS: www.fema.gov/kids FEMA en Español: www.fema.gov/esp

National Hurricane Center: www.hurricanes.gov/prepare

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: www.dhses.ny.gov (State Office of Emergency Management)

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) storm and power outage information: www.lipower.org/stormcenter

Suffolk County Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES): www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Home/departments/firerescue.aspx