Mangano Calls For Review of 911 Call System

In the aftermath of Nassau County's 911 system being overloaded during this weekend's Nor'easter, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has called for a meeting and review of the system Monday morning, March 15, 2010 at his office in Mineola.

During the height of the vicious storm that felled trees, tore roofs and left tens of thousands without power, Nassau's 911 system was overburdened by calls. The system then sent those calls to Suffolk County and as far as the New York State Police 911 center in Albany.

"I am ordering an immediate analysis of why this happened, and how it can be prevented. We cannot let another day pass by without addressing this situation," said County Executive Mangano. "Despite the system faltering, the men and women of our police force, Office of Emergency Management and citizen responders answered the call of duty professionally and tirelessly. I am very proud of every one of them."