New York State Senator Flanangan hosts Thursday meeting

A satellite image of Hurricane Irene in 2011. (Photo: NOAA / File)

Smithtown, NY (SmithtownRadio.com) – Several state and local agencies will join New York State Senator John Flanagan for a free emergency prepardeness seminar in Smithtown Thursday night.

The New York State Emergency Management Office, the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management, the American Red Cross and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) will talk about preparing for and dealing with most types of emergencies. Attendees will learn how to prepare a disaster supply kit, develop a family communications plan, and a variety of other important safety tips.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Smithtown Main Library, located at 1 North Country Road in Smithtown.