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Suffolk County Government > Home Skip to main content Toggle navigation SCOEM OEM Home Departments Suffolk County Home Suffolk County Sheriff Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management Long Island, New York Steven Bellone, County Executive PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY EVENTS The Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management will provide instructions and Information for Suffolk County Residents on this web page as needed during Significant Emergency Events TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR AN EMERGENCY Preparedness Information Build a Kit Make a Plan Be Informed Shelters Evacuating yourself and your family Warning Systems and Signals: Ways to Stay Informed Recovering from a disaster. Click here to view recent Suffolk Code Red Alerts Click Here to Sign up to Receive Emergency Notifications from the Suffolk County Code Red Emergency Notification System. Shelter and Storm Surge Zone Mapping Tool This interactive tool is provided for your information and use to assist with personal preparedness when emergency situations, storm flooding conditions or potential evacuations may occur. Click here to go directly to the Shelter and Storm Surge Zone Mapping Tool. Click here to learn more about the Storm Surge Zone Mapping Tool The Suffolk County Emergency Preparedness Registry and JEEP Program have been combined into a single database: THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SMART911 REGISTRY This new Registry gathers information from Suffolk County Residents for use during emergencies, evacuations and sheltering operations. Smart911 is designed to provide: Valuable lifesaving information to Emergency Responders during their response to a registered address. Identification of specific needs of residents requiring assistance during evacuations. Resources required to accommodate individuals during sheltering operations. The first line of defense against the effects of an emergency or disaster is personal preparedness. It is important for all residents to make their own Emergency Plans and provide for their own care and safety in an emergency. The Smart911 program provides residents with the ability to enhance the response of Emergency Responders, while assisting Suffolk County to better prepare for the community’s needs during an evacuation or disaster situation. The information that you provide in your safety profile will also be used to identify the resources necessary to accommodate vulnerable individuals and their caregivers. Who Should Register? Simply put…Everyone should have a safety profile. You should definitely register if you foresee any difficulty in getting to safety with family or friends, or to a Public Shelter during an Emergency Evacuation. If you are unable to register yourself, someone may register you on your behalf. How Can I Register? If you are reading this on our Webpage, click on the green Smart911 icon or go to the County Website address: www.suffolkcountyny.gov, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Smart911 icon. If you are unable to register through the Website or don’t have someone that can help you with the process, you may register by calling the Office of Emergency Management at 631-852-4900 during regular business hours - 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Click here to go to the Smart911 Registry sign up page. Preparedness Information Build a Kit Make a Plan Be Informed Shelters Evacuating yourself and your family Warning Systems and Signals: Ways to Stay Informed Recovering from a disaster. Click here to view recent Suffolk Code Red Alerts Click Here to Sign up to Receive Emergency Notifications from the Suffolk County Code Red Emergency Notification System. Shelter and Storm Surge Zone Mapping Tool This interactive tool is provided for your information and use to assist with personal preparedness when emergency situations, storm flooding conditions or potential evacuations may occur. Click here to go directly to the Shelter and Storm Surge Zone Mapping Tool. Click here to learn more about the Storm Surge Zone Mapping Tool Smart 911 Smart911 is a service that allows residents to create a free Safety Profile for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. Then, when anyone in that household dials 9-1-1 from a phone associated with their Safety Profile, their profile is immediately displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker providing additional information that can be used to facilitate the proper response to the proper location. At a time when seconds count, Smart911 provides details that could impact response the second an emergency call is placed, which could be the difference between life and death. Click here to learn more OEM - Office of Emergency Management The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates the county’s response to natural or man made disasters. OEM personnel are responsible for the operations of the county’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and work with local, state, and federal officials in shelter management, planning, resource management, and radiological response coordination. How to Report an Emergency For police, fire and medical emergencies, please dial 911. If you believe that you have been exposed to biological, chemical or radiological agent, or if you believe an intentional threat will occur please contact local emergency responders by calling 911. How to Get More Information During and After an Emergency To get more information during and after an emergency, listen to your local television and radio broadcasts. If needed, contact local authorities such as the police, emergency management office, or health department. Please do not call a 911 or other emergency telephone line unless you need assistance with an immediate physical or medical emergency. Click here for Warning Systems and Signals Recovering from a Disaster Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the process faster and less stressful. This section offers some general advice on steps to take after disaster strikes in order to begin getting your home, your community and your life back to normal. Click here to learn more. Office of Emergency Management The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates the county's response to natural or man made disasters. OEM personnel are responsible for the operations of the county's Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and work with local, state, and federal officials in shelter management, planning, resource management, and radiological response coordination. Directory Click the plus sign below to view the web page directory. OEM Hurricane Planning and Preparation Before a Hurricane During a Hurricane After a Hurricane Flood Awareness After the Flood New Warning for Flash Floods BUILD A KIT Get a Food Kit Keeping Your Food Safe Get a First Aid Kit Build a Kit: Water Managing Water Water Sources Water Treatment Clothing, Bedding and Sanitation Supplies MAKE A PLAN CONSIDERATIONS FOR... Information for Pet Owners Emergency Preparation for the Elderly Emergency Preparation for Special Needs People Plan to Protect Yourself & Your Family Utility Shut-Off Safety Family Communications Smart 911 BE INFORMED NY-Alert Evacuating Yourself and Your Family Evacuation Guidlines Make a Plan to Evacuate Towns and Villages: Contact Info EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS CODE RED WARNING SYSTEMS & SIGNALS OPTIONS FOR PROTECTION Protecting Your Home And Property From Flood Damag Emergencies and Individuals with Special Needs SHELTER & STORM SURGE ZONE MAPPING TOOL Shelters PET FRIENDLY SHELTERS Items to Bring to a Shelter Recovering From a Disaster Seeking Disaster Assistance Avoid Getting Sick from Flood Waters Reentering Your Flooded Home Mold Personal Hygiene and Handwashing Keep Food and Water Safe Returning Home Health and Safety Guidelines Coping with Disaster Chain Saw Injury Cleaning and Sanitizing with Bleach ...