Politics & Government

Islip Offers Rides For Medical Personnel During Blizzard

Town provides transportation for doctors, nurses to Good Samaritan and Southside hospitals.

The Town of Islip is offering its resources to ensure that medical personnel are able to safely get to local hospitals during the blizzard. The Department of Public Safety Enforcement will be using 4x4 vehicles to transport hospital staff to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip and Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, as needed.

"Unfortunately when a major blizzard hits, people don't stop needing medical care, medical emergencies don't stop occurring, and doctors and nurses still need to get to hospitals," said Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan.  "That is why I am offering our 4-wheel drive trucks to help ensure they all get to work safely."

The Public Safety Office of the Town of Islip will remain in contact with Good Samaritan and Southside hospitals throughout the storm. Officials said roads remain treacherous, with parts of the Town of Islip already receiving almost six inches of snow and blizzard conditions expected to continue through the night. The Suffolk County Police Department has reported more than 100 car accidents so far, town officials added.

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