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Supervisor Lesko Orders Mandatory Evacuation of Many South Shore Areas and Cedar Beach Peninsula in Mt. Sinai August 26, 2011 A voluntary evacuation of all other North Shore waterfront and low lying areas also in effect Farmingville, NY – – Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko has ordered the mandatory evacuation of the following areas of the Town of Brookhaven, effective at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 27: Blue Point, South of Montauk Highway Patchogue, South of Main Street East Patchogue, South of Main Street east to the intersection of South Country Road and then south of South Country Road Bellport, South of South Country Road Hamlet of Brookhaven, South of South Country Road Shirley, South of Golden Gate / Neighborhood Road Mastic Beach Village Moriches, South of Main Street Center Moriches, South of Main Street East Moriches, South of East Moriches Blvd, Newport Beach Community Cedar Beach Peninsula, Mt. Sinai and Miller Place west of Landing Road and north of Harbor Beach Road There is also a voluntary evacuation of all other North Shore waterfront and low lying areas. The Town urges residents to seek safe shelter immediately with a relative or friend outside the evacuation zone. If you need other means of shelter, contact the American Red Cross to find the closest shelter at 631-924-6911 or 1-800-733-2767 or at www.redcross.org. It is vitally important to plan for safe shelter in advance of the storm. If you are not located in an evacuation area, it is still important to prepare for the storm. Stay tuned to your local radio and television stations for updates. Residents can visit Brookhaven’s website, www.brookhaven.org, for more information. *Division of Public Information Office of the Supervisor** One Independence Hill • Farmingville • NY 11738 • Phone (631) 451-6595 • Fax (631) 451-6258
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