Long Beach hurricane guide¶

Long Beach is a barrier island on the south shore of Long Island, and the city says this leaves it exposed to hurricanes. FEMA maps put the entire city in a flood zone, with virtually all of it in the higher risk AE zone. The city has its own Office of Emergency Management, police department, and public works department. Nassau County's evacuation zones and shelter information are on the county page.

Official website: longbeachny.gov

What to know in Long Beach¶

• The city's hurricane page says Long Beach is a barrier island that serves as the first defense for the south shore of Long Island, so it is exposed to hurricanes. The page links to evacuation routes, a family emergency plan, and guidance for during and after a storm.
• FEMA flood maps designate the entire City of Long Beach as a flood zone. The city says virtually all of Long Beach is in the higher risk AE zone, where lenders require flood insurance. The city's flood page explains flood insurance and its Floodplain Management Plan, and says eligible policy holders get a 15 percent discount on premiums through the Community Rating System.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Long Beach Genasys Alert: Free city alerts by text, email, or voice mail. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Long Beach Hurricane Preparedness: The city's official hurricane information page. Website.
• Long Beach Flood Information: Flood maps, flood insurance, and floodplain management. Website.

County services that cover Long Beach¶

Nassau County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Long Beach. 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.longbeachny.gov/hurricane
• https://www.longbeachny.gov/flood
• https://www.longbeachny.gov/
• https://www.longbeachny.gov/lbready
• https://www.longbeachny.gov/publicworks
• https://www.longbeachny.gov/emergency-management