The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates the county’s response to natural or man made disasters. OEM personnel are responsible for the operations of the county’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and work with local, state, and federal officials in shelter management, planning, resource management, and radiological response coordination.

How to Report an Emergency
For fire and medical emergencies, please dial 911. If you believe that you have been exposed to biological, chemical or radiological agent, or if you believe an intentional threat will occur please contact local emergency responders by calling 911.

Dial "911" only for  life-threatening emergencies. Do not dial "911" for information.
Dial "852-COPS"  for non-emergency Police calls in Suffolk County. 
 
HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION DURING AND AFTER AN EMERGENCY
To get more information during and after an emergency, listen to your local television and radio broadcasts. If needed, contact local authorities such as the police, emergency management office, or health department. Please do not call a 911 or other emergency telephone line unless you need assistance with an immediate physical or medical emergency. For a list of  emergency contact telephone numbers including 10 towns in Suffolk County, Utilities, County Agencies, Transportation and Emergency Management  please click on here. Telephone Numbers that can be Useful in an Emergency 

Click Here to Download: Ready Suffolk County: Residential Guide to Emergency Preparedness  
A HOUSEHOLD PREPAREDNESS GUIDE
An informational Resource for WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
- What to Have in Your Head - What to Have in Your Hand - What to Have in Your Home

Prepare for an Emergency:
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Non-Emergency Contact Information:
You may want to report the situation to our county or state offices of emergency management or health departments. Their phone numbers are:
Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management: 631-852-4900; 24-hr
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services 24 hours: (518) 457-2200

You may want to report the situation to our county or state offices of emergency management or health departments. Their phone numbers are: Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management: 631-852-4900; 24-hr New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services 24 hours: (518) 457-2200

Suffolk County Department of Health Services: (631) 853-3000 FAX (631) 853-2927
Emergencies after 5:00pm and weekends (631) 852-4820

NYS Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health: 1-800-458-1158 or visit their website at http://www.health.ny.gov/contact/


 IF YOU ARE TOLD TO "SHELTER IN PLACE"
Go inside
Close all windows and doors
Turn off all ventilation systems
Turn on radio or television
Stay calm

IF YOU ARE TOLD TO RELOCATE/EVACUATE
Follow instructions:
Take your disaster supplies kit with you
Secure your home
Plan ahead - you may not be able to bring your pets with you.
Stay calm

 

REMEMBER: BEFORE PROCEEDING TO A SHELTER, LISTEN TO YOUR LOCAL RADIO OR TV STATION FIRST.
In the event of an emergency, the media will be notified as to which shelter will open and what times.

Suffolk County Coastal Evacuation Map: Click Here to Download.
 
Storm Surge Zone Map: Click Here to Download

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