STAY PREPARED!

The National Weather Service forecasts cold temperatures and snowfall for the Long Island region over the next two days. Expect changing conditions, potential travel disruptions, and hazardous cold.  

Tuesday, February 11, 2025: Snow is likely, mainly between 10 PM and 4 AM, with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. Wind chill values will drop to 20–25°F, making it feel even colder.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025: A 30% chance of snow in the morning. In the evening, snow and sleet are expected before 10 PM, transitioning to rain overnight.  

Stay Informed & Prepared Winter weather can be unpredictable—forecasts may change, and conditions can worsen quickly. Stay updated through trusted sources like weather.gov.  

For Suffolk County Click here for a list of facilities that may be activated as Warming Centers during an excessive cold event as determined by the National Weather Service. During excessive cold conditions, review the operating hours and call before you go or make a referral, to make sure the location is open.

Residents in need of emergency services, including housing assistance, can use the following important contact numbers:

  • Social Services Emergency Housing
  • During Normal Business Hours: (631) 854-9930
  • After 4:30 PM, Weekends, and Holidays: (631) 854-9100

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Suffolk County’s non-emergency number by dialing 311. SUFFOLK 311, a non-emergency call center and self-service portal designed to provide residents with a centralized point of contact for county services, information, and non-emergency issues. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1 immediately.

To report a county-owned street that needs clearing in Suffolk County, you can visit the Suffolk County 311 website and complete the forms under the Highway Conditions section. This ensures that your request is directed to the appropriate department for action. 

Nassau County’s Temporary Warming Spaces are available for anyone who needs to warm-up on days of extreme temperatures. The below spaces will be activated when the wind chill is at 32 degrees or below for two consecutive hours or more. 

  • Cantiague Park Administration Office – 480 W John St, Hicksville, NY (Open 9am – 4pm, Anyone remaining after that time will be transported to Mitchel Field by NCPD)
  • Wantagh Administration Building – 1 King Rd, Wantagh, NY (Open 9am – 4pm, Anyone remaining after that time will be transported to Mitchel Field by NCPD)
  • Mitchel Field Administration Building – 1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY (Open 24/7)

If you see someone who may need shelter overnight, do not hesitate to call the Nassau County Winter Homeless Hotline (1-866-WARMBED). Nassau County’s Emergency Shelter Relief Program is open seven days a week both day and night. The Emergency Night Service (ENS) opens at 6pm. ENS handles nighttime WarmBed calls.

Cold Weather Safety Tips:
Keep the warmth in: Insulate your home, seal drafts, and use weather stripping.
Stay heated safely: Check your heating system and never use ovens or stoves for warmth.
Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: Ensure smoke and CO detectors are working.
Travel smart: Avoid unnecessary trips, keep an emergency kit in your car, and drive cautiously.
Check on others: Elderly neighbors, pets, and those in need may require extra support.
Be prepared, stay safe, and take precautions as winter weather moves in.

To report an outage to PSEG: Text OUT to PSEGLI at 773454 or visit:  https://www.psegliny.com/myaccount/customersupport/contactus

To Report a Downed Power Line to PSEG call: 1-800-490-0075 T To report a gas emergency call 911 or National Grid’s 24-hour emergency hotline: 1-800-490-0045

Nassau County OEM:  https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/1620/Emergency-Management

 Suffolk County OEM: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/FRES/Click here to sign up for Suffolk County Emergency Alerts

American Red Cross: How to Get Help: https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/ or call: 1-877-733-2767  American Red Cross Preparedness Guide:  https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NVOAD):  https://www.nvoad.org/howtohelp/current-responses/

NWS New York Tropical Page: https://www.weather.gov/okx/tropical

NWS New York Website: https://www.weather.gov/okx/

NWS New York Summer DSS Website: https://www.weather.gov/okx/emnew_summer

River Gauges and Forecasts: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=okx

NWS New York Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NWSNewYorkNY

NWS New York Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NWSNewYorkNY Online Severe Weather Reporting: https://www.weather.gov/okx/SubmitStormReport

Real-time traffic closures on a map: https://www.511ny.org/#TransitRegion-8

Power outages 1-800-490-0075 or text OUT to PSEGLI

Long Island Railroad Service Alerts:  http://www.mta.info/lirr

NICE Bus Service Alerts:  http://nicebus.com/Passenger-Information/Service-Alerts.aspx

Suffolk County Transit Service Alerts:  http://sct-bus.org/