Long Island braces for nor'easter

Long Island businesses prepare for potential coastal flooding, beach erosion and wind damage from an expected nor'easter.

Chowder Bar flood plans

Chowder Bar co-owner Lynda Nenninger says they have flood plans for 38 years in business and raise items off the floor.

“We are going to slow down on production of food because we might be closed a few days”

Boaters prepare for storm

Boaters like Janna O'Grady of Bay Shore plan to bat hatches down and put up canvases to weather the storm.

“We are going to bat all the hatches down and put up the canvases and try to tie it up the best we can”

Coastal conditions changing

George Gorman says surf is coming up and wave heights are rougher with higher water levels.

“The surf is coming up now it's already starting it's rougher you can see higher wave heights”

Sand piles for shoreline protection

Jones Beach crews built sand piles to protect shoreline and infrastructure from coastal flooding.

“We learned a lot from Superstorm Sandy and how to protect the beaches and facilities”

Residents prepare for storm

Residents like Patrick Eagan of Seaford have to-go bags for potential flooding after Superstorm Sandy.

“I lived through Sandy I have my to-go bag I don't think I'll need it but I have some experience with it”

Water levels rising

Water levels in Shellbank Basin are high with potential for flooding as storm approaches.

“It'll go into like the side door and the back area over here”