Crews serving Saint James (11780) also cover nearby Stony Brook, Northport and East Setauket. During Hurricane Sandy, the National Weather Service reported 2 to 4 feet of inundation in the lowest parts of Huntington Bay, Northport Bay, Stony Brook Harbor, and Port Jefferson Harbor.
Erosion of the Sound-facing bluffs has threatened homes in parts of the North Shore, and storms can undermine foundations on the edge. When a storm cuts power to Saint James, sump pumps stop too, and basement flooding often follows. Many older houses here have stone, block, or brick foundations that seep more than modern poured concrete after long wet spells.
In practice, crews in Saint James focus on stopping the source, removing standing water quickly, and drying structure and contents to acceptable moisture levels.
Nearby areas served include Stony Brook, Northport and East Setauket. Crews also handle fire and smoke damage in Saint James and mold remediation in Saint James.
