Great New England Hurricane of 1938

On the 70th anniversary of the "Great New England Hurricane of 1938" Southampton, NY and Suffolk County have implemented a major public awareness campaign.

Suffolk County Emergency Services Commissioner Joseph Williams said the county relies heavily on the HAZUS-MH projections for developing models to train response personnel. “We use this like a Bible,” Mr. Williams said. “We’re constantly preparing for an event like this.”

To read an article in the East Hampton Press, click here...

To download the Southampton 2008 Hurricane Guide, click here...