City Of Long Beach: Hurricane Henri Update

Press release from the City of Long Beach:

August 21, 2021

An important message from Long Beach City Council President John Bendo.

The impacts of Hurricane Henri are expected in our area late this evening and throughout tomorrow. The National Weather Service is predicting Tropical Storm force winds, 2 to 5 inches of rain, and a storm surge of 2 to 4 feet.

City crews are making their final preparations and you should be too. Now is the time to get ready, not when we are already feeling the impacts of the storm.

For information on storm preparedness, including emergency numbers and evacuation routes, please visit www.longbeachny.gov/LBReady

A sandbag filling station will be available from 1pm until sundown today at the Laurelton lot along Broadway. A maximum of 6 bags are available per household while supplies last, but residents are welcome to bring their own as well.

Due to strong rip currents associated with the storm, swimming at the beach is prohibited until further notice.

At present, we do not anticipate emergency evacuation orders being issued, but if you find yourself in an emergency situation, dial 911.

To report a power outage to PSEG, text OUT to 773454.

The City will be posting updates on its website www.longbeachny.gov and social media platforms as they become available and will follow up with additional emergency notifications if warranted.

Be prepared and stay safe, Long Beach.

This press release was produced by the City of Long Beach. The views expressed here are the author’s own.