Southampton Town Sees Concern in Communications During Wildfire Emergency - 27 East
logo logo logo logo

Fire & Emergency / Government / News / Southampton Press / 2345327

Southampton Town Sees Concern in Communications During Wildfire Emergency

icon 1 Photo
Over 90 fire departments and emergency services agencies battle a wildfire on Saturday in Westhampton Beach. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Over 90 fire departments and emergency services agencies battle a wildfire on Saturday in Westhampton Beach. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

authorMichael Wright on Mar 14, 2025
As with every emergency, Saturday’s wildfire in Westhampton proved to be a learning experience for Southampton Town’s leaders and emergency managers. Some officials say it has shed light on some... more

Related Stories

You May Also Like:

Helen J. Fitzsimons of Westhampton Dies April 17

Helen J. Fitzsimons of Westhampton died on April 17. She was 92. She was born ... 19 Apr 2025 by Staff Writer

Dorothy Helen Jackson of Sag Harbor Dies April 11

Dorothy Helen Jackson, the daughter of Frank and Dorothy Clark-Jackson, died on April 11, with ... by Staff Writer

Burke's Blast Powers Westhampton Beach Softball Over ESM

With the game tied, 4-4, in the bottom of the sixth inning and a runner ... 18 Apr 2025 by Drew Budd

Nancy N. Lennon of Southampton Dies April 12

Nancy N. Lennon of Southampton died peacefully at home on April 12, surrounded by her ... by Staff Writer

Lori Hattrick Primasing, Formerly of Southampton, Dies April 10

Lori Hattrick Primasing, formerly of Southampton, died peacefully in her sleep on April 10, after ... by Staff Writer

Local Shelters Take in Surviving Cats From Sanctuary Fire Up-Island

Two local animal shelters stepped up to help cats in need in the wake of ... by Cailin Riley

County Road 39 Afternoon Traffic Relief Plan Piloted | 27Speaks Podcast

Starting April 21, traffic signals on County Road 39 west of North Sea Road will ... 17 Apr 2025 by 27Speaks

Hotel To Replace Boardy Barn in Hampton Bays Proposed by Riverhead Holiday Inn Owners

Only about five minutes into a pitch of plans to build a 68-unit hotel on ... by Michael Wright

Strong's Marine Continues To Thrive and Grow After 80 Years in Business

Over the last two decades, multi-generational family businesses have become somewhat of a dying breed. ... 16 Apr 2025 by Cailin Riley

No-Red-Lights Traffic Experiment Starts Monday on County Road 39 and Montauk Highway in Southampton

The most aggressive experiment with alleviating traffic delays along County Road 39 in more than ... by Michael Wright