Politics & Government

Town Readies for First Winter Storm of 2014

Fleet of sanders and snowplows waiting for Hercules to do his worst.

Town of Oyster Bay crews have been working around the clock to prepare for Snowstorm Hercules, expected to blanket Long Island in up to 10 inches of snow by Friday.

The Town has 83 trucks to distribute a sand and salt mixture on the roads as well as up to 275 snowplows at the ready, said Marta Kane, a town spokeswoman. Though predictions are serious, the town has not declared a snow emergency.

"We're watching the weather closely," she said. "It's our understanding that the blizzard warning is beginning this evening through early tomorrow or mid morning with snow possibly continuing after the blizzard warning is over. We're ready, we've dealt with simpler snow storms and worse snowstorms."

Due to the anticipated severity of the blizzard, the Town has canceled Friday's sanitation and recycling collection. Collection will take place on the next regular pick up day. 

All Town programs and activities are canceled until further notice. Both community centers will be closed Friday, ice rinks may reopen later in the day. 

Visit www.oysterbaytown.com for updated information or call the Town's 24 hour emergency hotline at 516-677-5757.


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