5 Things Our Readers Want You To Know

Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch is not just about news, it is also a community hub where readers can share information, including events, yard sales, fundraisers, and other announcements, such as call outs for volunteers, congratulatory notes on births and marriages, and information on lost and adoptable pets.

The following is a round-up of announcements that were posted by readers during the week of October 8. And if you want to post an announcement, feel free to click here to let everyone know what's happening.

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On Friday, the Red Cross posted a list of preparations Long Island should take before Frankenstorm arrives.

2. Supervisor Throne-Holst Urges Southampton Residents to Prepare for a Severe Coastal Storm

Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst said it is imperative that residents begin to prepare now, while there is time to stock up on supplies, take measures to protect homes, and clearly think through how to protect family and loved ones.

3. Sheriff Demarco Urges Residents to Begin Preparing

The Suffolk County Sheriff's office offers tips as Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the coast.

4. Bideawee Pet of the Week - Sissy

Bideawee offers up this week's pet of the week, Sissy, which Bideawee says is a beautiful 8-year-old white, German Shepherd.

5. Hampton Bays Eyesore Being Renovated

John Tocco posted that he is working to renovate a Hampton Bays eyesore — an 1870 historic house.

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