February 2 Delayed Town Hall Opening as Petrone Declares Snow Emergency

By AJ Carter Huntington Information Officer- With a forecast of snow starting tonight turning to sleet and freezing rain during the morning rush hour Monday, Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone declared a snow emergency, effective at 12:01 a.m. February 2 and ordered a 10 a.m. delayed opening for Town Hall.

            “The combination of snow and ice could make traveling dangerous, and I am asking residents to stay off the roads and move parked cars off the streets to facilitate plowing and access for emergency vehicles,” Supervisor Petrone said.

            Under a snow emergency, the Supervisor has the power to close roads, appropriate necessary equipment and make necessary purchases without following the usual procedures. The declaration also makes available to the Highway Department Town equipment and personnel to assist Highway Department crews.

            Supervisor Petrone said the Town’s emergency operations center will open at 12:01 a.m. February 2 and remain open as needed.

            The Dix Hills Ice Rink will be closed, with the exception of charters scheduled  after 3 p.m.  All programs at the Senior Center and Senior Beach House are canceled.

            Monday trash collection is canceled. However, pickup is still scheduled for businesses in Huntington Village and Huntington Station that have Monday evening curbside collection.

            HART bus paratransit is canceled. Check the Town’s website and Facebook page for HART bus fixed route service information.

            Persons who want to report  an emergency should call 631-271-2155. Persons needing to contact the Highway Department  should call 631-499-0444, 631-351-3075 or 631-351-3076. Residents can also contact the Highway Department through the home page of the Town’s website, www.huntingtonny.gov, or by email at highway@huntingtonny.gov.

            Residents can check the Town’s website, Facebook page, Twitter feed or government access television channels, 18 (Cablevision)and 38 (FiOS).

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