Long Lake Fire Dept.

Happy New Year from the LLFD!Happy New Year from the LLFD!

The Officers & Members of the LLFD send wishes for a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all!!

VERY IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATE! Santa & Mrs. Claus have asked the LLFD for a ride around Long Lake this Saturday, December 12, at about 5 pm and will start out on Kickerville, Deerland, Southhill, to Newcomb Roads. 6th graders and younger can receive a gift, but a phone call to 518-624-3077 must be made by end of normal business hours today to make sure as Santa has checked his list, but is checking it twice. This special visit is for any resident or property owner with kids or grand kids!!

LLFD extends its deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of past Member Don Keller. RIP DK.

Our new E-56 is home!

The LLFD extends its deepest sympathies to the Freeman Family. Rest In Peace Brothers.

LLFD and Rescue Squad extends its deepest sympathies to TLFD & EMS with the loss of one of their own. Rest easy Brother, we will take it from here.

Public Health Guidance to Seasonal Residents and Rental Property Owners April 20, 2020 Hamilton County would like to provide some guidance as we prepare to welc...ome our second home owners back to the Adirondacks. In order to maintain the safety of the public we request that you consider the following information. Second Home Owners and Snowbirds After you arrive, we strongly encourage you to stay at your home/on your own property for 2 weeks. We understand that during your travels you will be in contact with numerous individuals when stopping for gasoline, food, and to rest. This includes post offices, grocery stores, convenience stores, hardware stores, liquor stores, and other essential businesses. We do encourage you to use delivery options that many of our local businesses have in place. Bring supplies with you that will last you at least two weeks. Our local grocery and convenience stores are able to meet the demands of our current residents; however, a large influx of people will only limit the supplies available for all. Be hypersensitive to the fact that we have limited access to healthcare. Our local health centers are limiting visits and utilizing telehealth services to provide care to patients. We do not have a pharmacy in the county, and recommend setting up pharmacy delivery services. Short/Long Term Rental Owners We discourage short term rentals including nightly and weekend rentals. We prefer that if you are renting out your facilities, please consider multi week or monthly rentals. We are sensitive to the fact that these renters stimulate our economy and provide financial stability for our residents. Long term renters should be advised that social distancing rules still apply. Gatherings greater than 10 people for any reason including vacations, parties and celebrations are prohibited at this time. It would be beneficial to supply your rentals with masks, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to promote good behavior. Please remember to follow public health safety precautions including social distancing, compliance with wearing a face covering when in public, good handwashing and sanitizing commonly touched surfaces. Hamilton County statistics have been low, only 2 positive cases of COVID with no outbreaks of exposure, and we are all working hard to ensure the numbers stay positive. Remember it won’t be like this forever! But for now, it is important to be considerate and follow these public health initiatives to slow, and eventually stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Erica Mahoney Director of Public Health

Starting at 8 pm tomorrow, all essential employees must wear face coverings when direct contact with members of the public. Please give our office a call if you have any questions! Be safe and stay healthy!

Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all. Folks it looks like tomorrow's weather is going to be a humdinger! National Grid is ... Predicting "Possible " power outages due to high winds.So lets be ready for another bump in the road! And remember "Don't be Scared be Prepared ".

For your information. Stay home and sat healthy.

Hamilton County Public Health. As of March 22, 2020, New York State is practicing the pause on most public, personal, and commercial activities in attempt to ...slow the transmission of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). All non-essential businesses are now closed and residents are asked to remain in their home, with the exception of emergencies, seeking medical care, solitary local exercise, and shopping for food and other necessities. Travel within the United States is not recommended, especially for vulnerable populations, who are more likely to contract the virus. Just to be clear, even if you conclude you are not vulnerable, you are wrong. We all have a responsibility for protecting others. Hamilton County is the least populated county in New York State, with approximately 4,500-year-round residents, most of which are over the age of 65 years. We are experiencing a large influx of travelers into the county to occupy second homes and short-term rentals. Our current healthcare infrastructure is able to care for year-round residents, but we are not equipped for this influx, nor will State resources be available to come north for quite some time. Escaping to the Adirondacks may seem like an attractive and safe solution to decrease your risk of exposure to COVID-19, however there are several things to consider in terms of health, safety, and your wellbeing. While you may be looking for a way to isolate your family, you also will be isolating them from healthcare and supplies. Most small businesses in Hamilton County are closed and while our convenience stores are still open to the public, there is a limited supply of food and other necessities. Hamilton County Public Health and our primary care providers do not have testing kits. We do not have a hospital within the county or a hospital within reasonable travel distance for COVID-19 testing. If you or your family member becomes sick, there will be a delay in healthcare delivery and follow up services. Hotels are considered essential services and are regulated by NYSDOH for cleanliness and safety. Airbnb, Vacation Rental by Owner, and other rental sites are not regulated by NYSDOH. If you are renting out your home through one of these organizations, the risk and responsibility for cleanliness falls on you. We politely request that you remove your short-term rentals from these websites, and refrain from renting during this pandemic. Please understand this is for your protection, plus the protection of anyone who might be entertaining the idea of staying in your rental. Your long term success will be far greater if the news stories don’t start to revolve around those sickened or trapped without health care in a short term rental unit. We truly appreciate all you do to stimulate our small communities and economy, and hope that you will take this information into consideration before coming to the Adirondacks during this public health pandemic. Lastly, if for some reason your personal situation absolutely requires you to come here, we ask that you consider the CDC recommendation of self-isolating for 14 days once you arrive. Your health and the health of others depend upon it. Please contact Hamilton County Public Health at (518) 648-6141 with any questions.

Attention Seniors! Warren/Hamilton County Office for the Aging meal site locations will remain open at this time in Hamilton County. If you are over the age of 60 years, and would like to sign up for home delivered meals, please contact OFA at (518) 761-6347.

Thank you to the volunteers of the Long Lake Fire Department for your sponsorship at the Chrome Level. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!