Tornado Touches Down in Oakdale
Photo by PATRICK D'ONOFRIOWest Sayville responds to tornado damage in Oakdale.
Photo by PATRICK D'ONOFRIOWest Sayville responds to tornado damage in Oakdale.
Photo by PATRICK D'ONOFRIOWest Sayville responds to tornado damage in Oakdale.
OAKDALE, NY - During the rash of storms that rolled across Long Island on November 13th, the West Sayville Fire Department was activated for a gas leak in Oakdale. Upon arrival at 25 Jade Street, 1st Assistant Chief Brian D'Onofrio discovered a large tree that had toppled over and crashed through multiple apartments, ripping down power lines and gas service. National Grid and PSE&G were requested on a rush so the utilities could be secured, but due to the countywide impact of the storm there was a delayed response. The Red Cross was also requested to respond to assist multiple families who were displaced due to the destruction. The National Weather Services conducted a survey and confirmed that an EF-0 tornado came through the area. West Sayville was back in service after multiple alarms spanning over the course of four hours.