With Hurricane Irene upon us, please take a moment to review the  website of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management where Nassau County residents can get a host of local information, such as hurricane evacuation routes and shelters and important contact phone numbers: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/OEM/hurricane/prepare.html.

In addition, here’s a list of important contact numbers you may wish to print out and keep  on hand: 

Nassau County Office of Emergency Management: 516-573-0636

Nassau County Red Cross: 516-747-3500

LIPA: 1-800-490-0075 (to report downed power lines or electrical emergency)

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

Rockville Centre Electric: 516-678-9305