HAUPPAUGE, NY — Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced Friday afternoon that he has signed a state of emergency as Suffolk County prepares for an incoming nor’easter expected to affect Long Island through the weekend.
Romaine announced the action alongside Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, saying the declaration was issued in preparation for the storm’s expected regional impact.
The move follows precautionary steps already taken by Suffolk County ahead of deteriorating weather conditions. On September 24, Romaine announced restrictions across the county parks system, including the suspension of beachfront camping and outer-beach driving, with conditions scheduled to be reevaluated as the storm progresses.
County officials said campers should prepare for heavy rainfall and strong, sustained winds. Hard-sided campers and RVs may remain at certain locations on a site-by-site basis, while tent camping and campfires were also scheduled for suspension during the storm period.
The state-of-emergency declaration gives county government additional flexibility to coordinate departments, emergency-management operations and public-safety resources as conditions develop.
Suffolk’s geography makes coastal storms particularly significant. With communities stretching across both the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound, strong winds and elevated water levels can affect beaches, low-lying roads, waterfront neighborhoods and marine operations across the county.
Romaine’s announcement came from Suffolk County’s emergency operations setting with representatives from public safety and emergency-response agencies present.
Residents are being urged to monitor official county alerts and adjust weekend plans as necessary. Suffolk County maintains its SuffolkAlert system for emergency notifications, while county officials continue to post storm-related updates through official government channels.