Lawrence hurricane guide¶

Lawrence is a village on the south shore of Nassau County. The village says areas next to Bannister Creek, Reynolds Channel and Brosewere Bay lie in the 100 year floodplain, and its Building Department helps residents find out whether they live in a floodplain. Flood maps are kept at Village Hall and the Peninsula Public Library.

Official website: lawrenceny.gov

What to know in Lawrence¶

• The village asks residents to evacuate the flood hazard area when a flood is impending or when advised to do so, to plan escape routes to high ground, and to abandon a stalled car in high water at once and move to higher ground.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Lawrence Notifications & Alerts: Free village email and text alerts. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Lawrence Flood Protection & Insurance: The village's flood protection notice, with ways to protect your property. Website.

County services that cover Lawrence¶

Nassau County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Lawrence. The Nassau County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Official list of open evacuation centers
• Nassau County Emergency Notification: Free county alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Registration uses a NY.gov ID. Website.
• Nassau County Hurricane Preparedness: The county's official hurricane information page, with the hurricane guide and evacuation routes. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.lawrenceny.gov/floodprotection
• https://www.lawrenceny.gov/
• https://www.lawrenceny.gov/alerts