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Officials warn LIers: Brace for Irene

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy discusses the measures

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy discusses the measures the county will take if Hurricane Irene hits Long Island. Videojournalist: Jessica Rotkiewicz (Aug. 24 2011) (August 24, 2011 7:15 PM)

As Hurricane Irene powered north toward Long Island Wednesday , emergency officials were getting ready, and urging residents to do likewise.

In Babylon, the town prepared to install berms at Ocean Parkway underpasses to control flooding if it occurs. In Oyster Bay, parks department workers secured lifeguard chairs and pool furniture. In Islip, a shelter was set up for emergency workers who...

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I hit the stores already. I'll wait for better forecasts. I won't believe it until I see it.

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