March 5, 2026
Port Jefferson Village beaches face monitoring for bulkhead stress and ice pressure after a major winter storm. Officials assess damage at key shoreline spots amid ongoing recovery.
Port Jefferson Village beach areas are under close monitoring for **winter storm damage** including bulkhead stress and ice pressure on the shoreline following a severe storm from February 26 to March 1, 2026. Village officials declared a State of Emergency on February 21, led by Mayor Lauren M. Sheprow, to tackle immediate threats at locations like Port Jefferson Beach East near the Port Jefferson Country Club.
The storm brought heavy snow, ice movement, and blocked drainage outfalls, stressing bulkheads along the coast. Initial assessments at the Department of Public Works/Emergency Operations Center at 88 North Country Road focus on accelerated salt corrosion from ice pressure. Beach Street, key access to the National Grid facility and County Sewage Treatment plant, saw narrowed roads from snowbanks, adding to coastal risks. Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine's 30-day emergency proclamation supports village recovery efforts.
Port Jefferson Beach East bluffs, already eroding from prior storms, face new threats. Mayor Sheprow and Treasurer Stephen Gaffga inspected trenches and damage to Phase One stabilization projects like timber terraces and coil logs. East Broadway retaining wall work and past beach closures, such as after Hurricane Erin in 2025, highlight chronic issues. The Port Jefferson Fire Department cleared all 461 fire hydrants village-wide to aid response.
Anthony Flammia, Assistant Code Enforcement Supervisor, prepared the March 1 Situation Report from the EOC. Residential streets like Old Post Road West reported utility pole damage and plow impacts on driveways. MTA Port Jefferson Station parking remains open. Officials urge caution near beaches during monitoring.
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