Updates from the Smithtown Building

Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19, which caused torrential flooding, our Smithtown Building suffered catastrophic damage to its lower level. Therefore, until further notice, our Smithtown Building will be closed while we continue to assess the damage and begin to rebuild.  Our other three buildings remain open to assist our patrons.

We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their tremendous support through this process Senator Mario Mattera, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick, Smithtown Supervisor Edward Wehrheim, Smithtown Councilman Thomas J. McCarthy, Smithtown Councilman Thomas W. Lohmann, Smithtown Superintendent of Highways Robert Murphy and the Smithtown Fire Department.

Several local news outlets captured the aftermath of this event as it unfolded.  We’ve provided those articles and a video for you here.  

Newsday Article - August 22, 2024 - courtesy Newsday

The Smithtown News Article - August 22, 2024 - courtesy The Smithtown News

Newsday Video - courtesy Newsday

MONTHLY UPDATES

We continue to receive the necessary equipment needed to repair and replace our electrical and HVAC systems.   Many of our wall units throughout the building have been replaced.

Over the past month, all the flooded equipment was removed from the boiler room in the basement in preparation of a new system to be installed.  We have completed removing the wiring from the basement, while maintaining the upstairs wiring.  This task was time consuming since the wiring was run together for all 3 floors.  

We were able to install flooring in the new IT room which will allow for an IT cabinet to be placed inside the room.  Once we have electricity in the building, we will be able to start restoring our IT services in their permanent locations.  
 

A temporary utility pole was installed by PSEG and our electricians, along with a breaker box to supply the Smithtown Building with temporary power and lighting. Once we had electricity, temporary heating units were able to be set up on the patio to heat the space and keep the water lines from freezing.

Temporary walls and doors have been constructed at each stairwell inside the building to separate the basement from the main floor.   The sump pumps that were damaged from mud have been replaced.  We are in the process of removing any wiring in the basement that got cut or wet during the flood. A new IT room has been constructed so that we can begin the process of restoring the internet and phones.  
 

At the end of October, the clean up at the Smithtown Building was completed.  These photos show the basement in its current condition.  

Update 2/6/2025