As Nor'easter Readies To Pummel Long Island, Southampton Trustees Offer Tips To Mariners

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — With a nor'easter expected to pound Long Island with dangerous winds, rain and coastal erosion Sunday and Monday, Southampton Town trustees have taken precautions.

In coordination with Suffolk County, the trustees of the freeholders and commonalty of the Town of Southampton will be temporarily closing all Town of Southampton ocean and bay beaches to beach driving effective October 12 at 9 a.m. until further notice due to storm surge.

Trustees also sent out a notice to boaters, slip and mooring holders, and beach driving permit holders: "As a storm is approaching our area, please be advised conditions are expected to deteriorate. Strong northeasterly winds, high seas, high tides and heavy rainfall is expected," they said.

Trustees offered preparedness tips:

• Make sure all lines are in good shape. Use back up lines as a precaution. Add spring lines.

• Make sure all lines are properly adjusted.

• Consider any possible chafing situations, add chafe gear or adjust accordingly.

• Inspect all dock hardware, cleats and bollards.

• Consider using fenders and adjust accordingly.

• Remove or secure any loose items.

• Ensure bilge pumps are operational, drains are unobstructed and batteries are fully charged.

•Consider moving the vessel to safer harbor.

"With a potential of high sustained winds and gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, combined with possible heavy precipitation reaching 3 inches or higher, taking some basic necessary precautions will be helpful to protect life and property," trustees said.

To all 4 wheel drive permit holders, the trustees said: "We are expecting high tides and severe beach erosion. Please refrain from driving through water or entering any beach that is being eroded to avoid dangerous conditions."

In an effort to help track coastal flooding, coastal erosion, or maritime infrastructure damage, please submit reports and pictures through MYCOAST.ORG/ny.

"Please be prepared and stay safe," trustees said.