Here are some official tips on what you may need:
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- Flashlight and extra batteries.
- Battery-powered portable radio or NOAA Weather Radio to receive emergency information.
- 7 to 10 days' supply of food. High-energy food, such as dried fruit or candy, and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration is best. Also, stock an emergency supply of bottled water. The recommended amount is one gallon per person per day for 7 to 10 days.
- A one-week supply of essential medicines and baby items.
- First aid kit and supplies.
- Extra blankets and sleeping bags.
- Fire extinguisher and smoke detector - test regularly to ensure they are working properly.
Emergency contact resources for the New York area that you may need during the winter storm:
DISASTER RESPONSE AGENCIES:
American Red Cross - Winter Storm Preparedness
Insurance Information Institute - Disaster Preparedness
CONNECTICUT:
Official State Website
Bridgeport Storm Information
Town of Greenwich
New Haven Emergency Services
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City of Norwalk Emergency Preparedness
City of Stamford
LONG ISLAND:
Nassau Co Emergency Management
Nassau County Hurricane Evacuation Map
Suffolk Co Emergency Preparedness
NEW YORK CITY:
NYC OEM Winter Weather Preparedness
NEW YORK STATE:
NYS Winter Safety Tips
NEW JERSEY:
State of New Jersey Info
Bergen Co Resources
Essex Co Resources
Hudson Co Emergency Preparedness
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Hunterdon Co Emergency Preparedness
Middlesex County main site
Monmouth Co Emergency Preparedness
Ocean Co Emergency Preparedness
Passaic Co Emergency Preparedness
Somerset Co Emergency Preparedness
Sussex County
Union Co Emergency Preparedness
Warren County
NORTHERN NY SUBURBS:
Dutchess Co Emergency Preparedness
Orange Co Emergency Management
Putnam Co Emergency Preparedness
Rockland Co. Emergency Preparedness
Sullivan Co Emergency Preparedness
Ulster Co Emergency Preparedness
Westchester Co Snow Guide
THE VAULT: March Blizzard of 1993
Flashback: Blizzard of '93 on Long Island
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Long Island Railroad
Metro-North Railroad
NYC Ferry Services
New Jersey Transit
Connecticut Commuter Rail (Shore Line East)
UTILITIES
Central Hudson: (845) 452-2700 or (800) 527-2714, or go to www.centralhudson.com
Con Edison: (800) 75-CONED (800-752-6633), or go to www.coned.com
PSEG-Long Island: (800) 490-0075, or go to www.psegliny.com
Long Island Power Authority: lipower.org
National Grid (upstate electric): (800) 867-5222, or go to www.nationalgridus.com
National Grid (upstate gas): (800) 642-4272, or go to www.nationalgridus.com
National Grid (metro area gas): (718) 643-4050, or go to www.nationalgridus.com
National Grid (Long Island gas): (800) 490-0045, or go to www.nationalgridus.com
Jersey Center Power and Light: Go to www.firstenergycorp.com
NYSEG (electric): (800) 572-1131, or go to NYSEG.com
NYSEG (gas): (800) 572-1121, or go to NYSEG.com
Orange & Rockland: (877) 434-4100, or go to oru.com
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:
National Weather Svc - Upton LI
National Weather Svc - Mt Holly NJ
National Weather Svc - Albany NY
National Weather Svc - Binghamton NY
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