State stages swiftwater rescue teams and utility crews across Long Island and NYC
September 27, 2026 | Office of the Governor, Executive , New York
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The Governor said state swiftwater rescue teams and specialized units from parks, DEC, state DOT, state fire and state police are staged on Long Island near high-risk areas and are ready to respond to rescues and road incidents. "Swiftwater rescue teams are deployed in Suffach and Nassau County close to where we're already seeing the flooding and are ready to respond if necessary," he said.
The Governor provided utility staffing figures intended to reassure the public: "Across the state, New York's utilities have approximately 5,800 workers available. Coned has secured over 300 additional workers. LIPA and PSCG has 900 workers on Long Island and an additional 500 ready to deploy as needed."
The Governor provided utility staffing figures intended to reassure the public: "Across the state, New York's utilities have approximately 5,800 workers available. Coned has secured over 300 additional workers. LIPA and PSCG has 900 workers on Long Island and an additional 500 ready to deploy as needed."
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