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Newfoundland and Labrador hurricane guide

Fire and Emergency Services, Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL), part of the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, develops and maintains the province's emergency management system. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, and tropical storms and hurricanes bring high winds, heavy rain, flooding and storm surge. Storm surge can happen without much notice, so people near the coast should have a plan to move inland and to higher ground.

Checked on October 9, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Fire and Emergency Services, Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL). In an emergency, call 911.

What to know in Newfoundland and Labrador

  • In September 2022 Hurricane Fiona caused storm surge damage on the southwest coast. The province later announced a financial framework to help residents rebuild, with insurance unavailable for most of the damaged properties.
  • The province runs a Hurricane Season Flood Alert System during the peak hurricane months, based on forecast rainfall, for communities with flood risk mapping.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Community services information (211) 211 Dial 2-1-1 for information on community and social services.

Official alerts and information

  • Alerts and Monitoring (Emergency Services): Provincial links to Environment Canada forecasts, the Canadian Hurricane Centre storm map, the flood report and more. Website.
  • Hurricane Season Flood Alerts: Flood alerts for communities with flood risk mapping, based on forecast rainfall, during June to December. Website.
  • Be Prepared (hurricane and tropical storm guidance): Kit, home and coastal advice for hurricanes, tropical storms and storm surge. Website.
  • 511 Newfoundland and Labrador: Road conditions and advisories. Website.

Evacuation centers

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Shelters are not listed on this page. Follow your town and Fire and Emergency Services for any shelter information. The province notes that shelters for residents generally only allow designated service animals, so plan ahead for pets.

Power, water and debris

  • Newfoundland Power: Report a power outage. For emergencies or hazardous conditions such as a wire down or broken pole, call this number or your local emergency service provider. Phone: 1-800-474-5711. Website.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro: Power outages and emergencies line, 24 hours. The website shows outages. Phone: 1-888-737-1296. Website.

After the storm: help for displaced residents

If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.

Money, work and insurance

  • Disaster financial assistance (Forestry, Agriculture and Lands): After a disaster the department may provide financial help to restore property, land and buildings, and may recover costs under the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program. Programs are set up case by case. Website.

Sources

Checked on October 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.