Important information regarding grant funding and financial services for homeowners, residents, and business owners, click here.
Guidelines for Septic and Onsite Wastewater Systems
Safety Guidelines for Floodwater After a Disaster or Emergency
Floods
Natural Disasters
Food & Water Safety
Safe Drug Use After Natural Disaster
Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance
Weather Emergency Materials
According to Commissioner of Health James Tomarken, MD, MPH, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose and throat.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed cyanobacteria blooms in Lake Maratooka in Mattituck, Lake Agawam in Southampton and Big Reed Pond in Montauk. Due to the finding of high levels of toxic cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue–green algae, health officials ask residents not to use or swim or wade in these waters and to keep their pets and children away from the area.