Crime & Safety

NorthShoreAlert: New Power Failures, Hurricane Recovery Center Moves

Shelter opens in New Hyde Park; pet shelter has capacity.

NorthShoreAlert, the mass communication system for the Port Washington-Manhasset peninsula, issued this message at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday. Sign up for alerts at NorthShoreAlert.org

  • New power failures are being reported throughout our area from higher winds, which will continue to strengthen until late tonight.
  • The closest shelter for overnight is now New Hyde Park High School on Leonard Rd, New Hyde Park. The Pet Shelter at Mitchel Field still has capacity.
  • The Hurricane Recovery Center (day-shelter) at Landmark is moving to the Port Washington Library beginning tomorrow.
  • It will operate from 9am-9pm. It is a warm place if you need one, and offers a place to recharge and get wifi, hot coffee.


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