Post-Sandy Q&A: Your Questions on Hurricane Damage, Recovery

At Patch, we've been doing our best to keep you informed throughout these tumultuous past few days. But we know you still have questions.

Here, for our readers in Southampton Town, from Eastport to Sagaponack, we invite you to pose questions on the recovery from Hurricane Sandy, and on the damage it caused. We know you'd also like info on which businesses are back open, and the closest place to go to charge your phone and other electronic devices.

Just sign in and post a comment below, and Patch editors will do our best to bring you answers. And our readers have also done a great job helping Patch keep the community informed. If you know the answer to any other reader's question, please feel free to jump in and answer.

Comments that are off topic will be deleted, so this page remains as useful as it can possibly be for our readers.

F.A.Q.

How much erosion was there along the shore?
You can view aerial photos taken Wednesday of the shoreline from Westhampton to Amagansett by clicking here.

How badly was Dune Road hit?
There was significant damage. Learn more by clicking here.

What supermarkets are open?
Find a list by clicking here.

Is the tap water safe to drink?
If you get your water supply from the Suffolk County Water Authority, like most county residents, the answer is yes. More information is available by clicking here.

How can I report post-storm price gouging?
You can find that answer and learn more by clicking here.

How can I help in post-storm relief?
You can find that answer by clicking here.

How is the high school sports playoffs schedule affected?
You can find that answer by clicking here.