Suffolk Declares Travel Ban in Wake of Storm

By Hank Russell

With Winter Storm Hernando making its way through Long Island over the next two days, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has issued a travel ban for the county beginning 9 p.m. on February 22 through 9 a.m. on February 23. The ban does not apply to essential workers and plow operators.

In addition, Suffolk County Transit service will shut down systemwide at 4:00 p.m. on February 22. All service will remain suspended on February 23.

Service is currently scheduled to resume on Tuesday, February 24, with an anticipated delayed 10 a.m. start, weather and road conditions permitting.

According to The Weather Channel, snow will fall throughout the day on February 22. At 7 p.m., blizzard-like conditions will hit the region until 2 p.m. on February 23.

News 12 reported that Long Island might receive 18 to 24 inches of snow.

Long Island Life & Politics will continue to provide updates on this situation.