Hurricane Sandy UPDATE 10/31

All North Shore-LIJ hospitals are open. All are operating on full power – with the exception of Staten Island University Hospital (South)- which is open and operating on back-up power. 

Emergency Departments (EDs) are expected to be extremely busy. Community residents should NOT to go to the ED unless they are experiencing a true medical emergency. 

If you are seeking shelter, click here or see the blog post below for a list of Red Cross shelters and NYC Evacuation Centers. 

For those who have a scheduled medical appointment to see one of our physicians, please call the physician office to confirm prior to traveling. Get more information here: http://www.northshorelij.com/NSLIJ/hurricane-sandy-preparedness-information