Peter King wrote in Newsday on March 16th: "the vulnerability of older people to severe storms became distinctly clear after Hurricane Katrina ravaged Louisiana in 2005...Many older people are more susceptible to trauma because they are already coping with serious illnesses, but resistance to leave their homes for a shelter makes it worse. This was evident during Superstorm Sandy."
The Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates the County's response to disasters. Their website has important resources and instructions on signing up for Emergency Notifications and Special Needs Registry. You may also call the Office of Emergency Management 24-hours a day at this non-emergency number: 631-852-4900.
Ensuring safety comes down to individuals and their families. The Centers for Disease Control has an excellent hurricane preparedness guide on its website.
