Officials from Nassau and Suffolk counties pledged to work together and share resources as part of mutual aid to prepare for hurricanes and emergencies.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine gathered on Thursday morning in Farmingdale with first responders ahead of Hurricane Erin passing off the East End.

They vowed to continue their partnership to share information about possible storms and provide response teams, including equipment and police for emergencies.

"We work in conjunction. So if there is an event, let's say that is isolated on the East End of Suffolk County, they'll call me up and say, I need some help. If I have a situation on the western part of Nassau County and I need help, I'll call Ed for help," Blakeman said. "We have

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