Village Of Lindenhurst Issues Snow Season Safety Tips

LINDENHURST, NY — As winter is in full swing, the Village of Lindenhurst has issued the following reminder to help residents keep the village safe during the cold and snowy winter.

• Now that temperatures are dropping, anyone with lawn sprinklers that spray or drain onto sidewalks and roadways should make the necessary adjustments to avoid the creation of dangerous, icy conditions for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Be alert to weather advisories. Click here to sign up to receive alerts directly to your phone or email.
• As soon as you know that bad weather is on the way, make every effort to keep your car off the street. This protects your car from being plowed in or being hit by passing vehicles, and the snowplow has space to safely plow the snow.
• If you have an outdoor portable basketball hoop, as per the Village Code, it must be removed from the Village roadway. This is especially important to keep the roadway clear for the safe and efficient removal of snow by village plows.
• When shoveling snow out of the mouth of your driveway, please throw the snow to the right of your driveway (the direction to your right when you are looking at the street from your property). Throwing or plowing snow into the road can create a patch of snow and ice and cause a hazardous condition. Please note that it is unlawful to shovel or dump snow into spaces reserved for handicapped parking.

Note the following important emergency numbers:

• Fire/Rescue — (631) 226-1212
• Police Emergency — 911
• Department of Public Works — (631) 957-7520
• Code Enforcement – (631) 957-7519
• Public Safety – (631) 793-5366
• PSEG – 1-800-436-PSEG to report downed wires and hazardous conditions

If there is an emergency, please call 911.