LIST: Emergency Numbers and Important Contacts

The Town of Islip suggests residents keep a list of important emergency numbers on hand in case of an emergency during Hurricane Irene.

As you prepare, print this list out and have it handy. 

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

West Islip Fire Department Emergency: 911 Non-emergency:(631) 661-6440

Suffolk County Police Third Precinct: Non-emergency: (631) 854-8300 *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

U.S. Coast Guard – Eaton’s Neck (for Emergency Search and Rescue) 631-261-6868

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

Water Authority: 631-698-9500

Cablevision: 631-727-6300

MEDICAL

Suffolk County Health Services: 631-853-3000

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

GOVERNMENT

Town of Islip Department of Public Safety: 631-351-3234

PETS

Town of 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

HELPFUL LINKS

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