Suffolk County on Long Island faces direct Atlantic hurricane and storm surge exposure along its 1,000 miles of coastline. Sandy caused catastrophic damage across the county's south shore communities. The county's barrier beaches — Fire Island, Jones Beach — are extremely vulnerable to direct hurricane strikes. Long Island's geography as a narrow island with limited westbound evacuation capacity creates dangerous bottlenecks during major storm evacuations.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 50 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Sandy (2012) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 4–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (631) 852-4900 |
| Emergency Shelters | 44 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-495 West, Sunrise Hwy West, LIE West, evacuation routes A-E |
// County Profile
| County | Suffolk County NY |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Population | 1,525,920 |
| Area | 2373 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone VE (High Risk) |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other New York Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.