Officials said Monday that about 10% of Suffolk County government employees are home sick due to COVID-19, but County Executive Steve Bellone does not think that will effect the county's storm response for the first snowfall of the season.
Bellone said between one and three inches of snow are expected, but eastern Long Island could see up to four inches.
“The good news is that while this may be our first winter storm, that it looks like we're going to be able to ease into this winter season a little bit with a lighter storm,” Bellone said.
Operations at the county’s COVID-19 test sites will also continue as scheduled.
Snow removal crews will be ready to respond at the Hampton Bays test center in Red Creek Park if needed. Bellone urged drivers to use extra caution on icy roadways.
