Suffolk County requests aid for severe erosion damage on Dune Road
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What happened
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine formally requested assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address severe erosion at Smith Point Beach and Dune Road. The damage resulted from the September nor’easter and January 2026 blizzards, which caused the complete removal of the dune protecting the TWA Flight 800 Memorial at Smith Point.
From suffolkcountyny.gov
Why it matters
The erosion severely damaged public infrastructure, including the dune protecting the TWA Flight 800 Memorial and sections of Dune Road in Southampton. The request for aid addresses the need to restore these damaged areas following major weather events.
From suffolkcountyny.gov
Who's involved
- Ed RomaineSuffolk County Executive who formally requested assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Suffolk CountyCounty that formally requested aid to address severe erosion damage.
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The entities involved
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Ed Romaine
politician
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Suffolk County
county in New York, United States