Hurricane Information

Hurricane Preperation Tips

The hurricane season is now underway, and forecasters are warning of possible ferocious storms again this year.

The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department urges all residents to prepare now, just in case.

The American Red Cross urges you to assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit including the following items: 

  • First aid kit with essential medications
  • Canned food and a manual can opener
  • At least 3 gallons of water per household member
  • Protective clothing, rainwear and bedding or sleeping bags
  • Battery powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries
  • Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members
  • Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you will need a professional to turn them back on).
  • Prepare a hurricane evacuation route, if authorities order you to evacuate

For more Hurricane Preparation information, please visit the

American Red Cross of Greater New York http://www.nyredcross.org/ 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration www.noaa.org 

Nassau County Office of Emergency Management http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/oem/index.html

Click here to check out the Nassau County Hurricane Safety Video