A shoe floats on the Atlantic Ocean. (AP Photo)

OFFICIALS conducting the search of the crash site are asking the public to stay away from area beaches - particularly Smith Point County Park - and to avoid boating near the area of the At lantic Ocean off Moriches Inlet where the search is being done.

No beaches are officially closed, however. The only official road closing, according to Suffolk County police, is Atlantic Avenue in East Mor Hiches, south of Montauk Highway.

Officials warn boaters and beachcombers who find debris from the crash or other possible evi dence not to touch the material. Anyone finding possible evidence is asked to immediately call 911.

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United Way said that it has set up a Hotline Number for Concerned New Yorkers to call if that want to make a donation to the United Way of New York City TWA Family Member Fund or to volunteer their time: 1-800-UNITEWA (864-8392)

Checks can be sent to:
TWA Family Member Fund
United Way of New York City
99 Park Ave.
New York, N.Y. 10016