Winter and spring are often an almost continuous season at Brook-
haven. Frequent coastal storms provide about LOU min (4 inches) of
precipitation per month, which may be either snow or rain depending
on the course and nature of the individual storms. In 1952-1953, for
example, only 300 mm (12 inches) of snow fel! during the entire sea-
son whereas the 1966-1967 winter produced 1900 mm (75 inches).
Four to five-day periods of extremely cold, windy weather are often experienced, and below zero temperatures (--17 C) occur almost every
winter. Because of the low ocean temperature, the month of April is
frequently more like winter than spring.
Brookhaven's summers are normally fairly cool because of vigorous
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relative humidity tends to be quite high and oppressive days are often
encountered from late June through August.
Hurricanes occasionally pass close to Long Island, generally in August
or September. They are now carefully followed by radar and aircraft,
so that adequate warning is assured.
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Personal belongings are assumed to fit in an automobile, if
Belongings the visitor drives to the Laboratory. If it is necessary to ship
them, any allowance toward this cost will be stated in the
Appointment Allowances form. Visitors from abroad should not ship
their personal effects too far in advance of their arrival as they will not
be sent to the Laboratory, but will be held by Customs in New York
and will be subject to storage charges.
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household goods will be sent at the time of appointment. If
a moving company to contact the visitor at his home.
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by the Laboratory and will be so noted on the Appointment
travel tickets should be directed to the Office of Scientific Personnel.
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np CONditiGhs th this dieu. bbe pelative solute of the Labor:
atory reduces the rahe of buusing available god makes Uearisyortatio:
expensive and troublesome. The typical cost of various accommoda
tions is $100 per month for a single room, $250 to $100 per mi nth fo:
furnished apartments. For a family of four, food costs woula be al
least $60 per week. A used car costs between $800 and $2,000; gaso
line about 13¢ per litre (60¢ per gallon). Compulsory Nabthi,; insur
ance to operate a car is $]60 or more per year. Rental vars ar
available from local agencies on a daily, weekly and monthiy basis
No stores, shops or public restaurants may be found on ur near the
site. The Laboratory maintains a Cafeténa on site. Informatian on res
taurants May be obtained from the Public Relations Office. wo regu
larly scheduled public transportation is avallable. For extemu di stay:
an automobile is a necessity.
No private vehicle may be driven unless the operator pus-
Automobile
sesses a valid state operator's or chauffeur’s license. Lung
License:
term visitors should apply for a New York State license upon arrival. A New York State operator's license is not require. if lega
residence is in anothe: state. International licenses, accompat. cd by «
national driver's license, are valid from one year of date of ts: -. How
ever, Many countries have a reciprocal agreement with New York Stale
and, in such cases, national licenses are honored for one y ar, pro
vided they are stamped by the American Automobile Associaiiun.
A number of furnished apartments for married scientists and
Housin,
dormitory rooms for single persons are available on the Lab- . On-Sitt
Oratory site. The period these accommodations are made
available will be determined at the time of the appoiitrins i Rent
charges for periods of less than one month may be prorated
The apariments are supplied with furniture, towels and be t linen
kitchen facilities and utensils. Irons, toasters and other elecinical ap
pliances are not supplied. The electricity available ts 100 voli AC. Ne
provision can be made for larger appliances that require eiuer 220
volt supply or plumbing alterations, or both. Coin-operated vashiny
and drying machines are located in the Apartment Area. T. tevisiar