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Staying ahead of the next major storm weather conditions.” One of the greatest dangers during flooding is driving With storm season in full through water. Despite repeatsw i n g , L o n g I s l a n d f a c e s ed warnings, many people still increasing risks from major attempt to drive through floodstorms and flooding, particu- ed roads, often underestimating larly in coastal areas like Sea the depth. This endangers the Cliff and Oyster Bay. Firefight- driver and requires firefighters ers play a crucial role in keep- to perform rescues that could ing residents safe, have been avoided. but as weather “We see it all the events become more time,” Grella said. severe and frequent, “People think they as seen with the can make it, and recent stor ms hitthen their car stalls, ting the American trapping them.” Southeast, preparedFire departments ness remains key. across Long Island When storms hit, prepare extensively the combination of for stor ms, mainhigh winds, heavy FRANK OZOL taining a wide rain, and potential ex-chief, Atlantic range of equipment flooding creates haz- Steamer Fire to manage different ardous conditions Company emergencies. One for residents and critical resource is emergency services. the dive rescue team Firefighters see an uptick in at Atlantic Steamer Fire Comincidents ranging from trees pany, which is the only one of and power lines coming down its kind on the North Shore of to flooded roads. Nassau County. “Visibility during these “We’ve been called all over storms is poor,” Anthony Grel- the North Shore and even to the la, chief of the Sea Cliff Fire South Shore with our jet skis,” Department, said. “We’re deal- Bill Gagliano, who oversees the ing with trees on houses, wires boat operations, said. down, and increased car acciHaving specialized teams dents because people don’t CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 adjust their driving for the
By WILL SHEELINE
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Feasting on oysters at Oyster Fest Riley Nathan, left, and her friend Julia Marinoff, made the journey from Plainview and South Carolina respectively to be a part of this year’s Oyster Fest. Story, more photos, Page 10.
North Shore students making news The Viking View lets students explore journalism By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
At North Shore High School, student journalists are honing their skills through the school’s newspaper, The Viking View. Under the guidance of faculty advisor Sara Millman and with the support of one another, the staff of the View publishes four editions each year, offering a variety of content ranging from community news to features and sports. Leading the team is senior Kaitlin Ho, the editor-in-chief, who has been writing for the paper since her freshman year. For Ho, the journey started after she moved from Manhattan to Long Island and sought out an opportunity to explore her interest in journalism.
“I was so interested in writing for all four editions that I actually signed up for journalism class my sophomore year to further refine and hone my journalism skills,” Ho said. Since then, she has contributed to every edition and now leads a team of student writers and editors who are equally dedicated to their craft. For the staff, writing for the school newspaper is more than just an extracurricular activity, it’s a passion that has grown over the years. Lucia Cagno, one of the editors, said her interest in journalism developed after joining the View during her freshman year. “I started writing, and everyone was so supCONTINUED ON PAGE 2
f you expect disaster, do everything you can to be ready for it.