Mangano To Activate Non-Emergency Hotline During Snowstorm

With a snowstorm expected to dump up to six inches of snow on Long Island. Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will activate the County’s Non-Emergency Hotline beginning at 5:00a.m.on Friday, January 21, 2011. Residents can call 888-684-4274 for assistance with any snow-related situation that is not life-threatening or an emergency. Any emergency call should be placed to 911.

“The lines of communication in Nassau County are open,” said Mangano. “We want to ensure every resident is safe, and we are made aware of any situation that could create danger in the community.”

Mangano said residents who have concerns about downed trees or plowing issues, for example, should use the 888-684-4274 number. To further inform people of the number, an automated call from the County Executive will be made so every household is aware of the 888-684-4274 number.

If any Nassau resident is in need of shelter, please call the Nassau County Warm Bed Hotline at 1-866-WARM-BED.

“Residents are urged to use caution. Our County workforce will be working hard to keep the streets safe, and you can help by keeping cars off the road,” said Mangano.

The Nassau County Non-Emergency Hotline is 888-684-4274. The number will be in operation beginning at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow and will be active throughout the duration of the storm. All emergencies should be reported to 911.