Saba hurricane guide¶

Saba is a special municipality (public entity) of the Netherlands. The Public Entity Saba runs disaster response through a Disaster Management Team chaired by the Island Governor, with the police, fire department, public works, public health, and the ports. KNMI, the Dutch weather service, issues forecasts and warnings for Saba. Saba lies in the hurricane belt, and Meteo Curaçao says hurricane conditions reach these islands about once every four to five years.

Checked on October 3, 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 the Public Entity Saba and its Disaster Management Team. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in Saba¶

The power is turned off for safety reasons during a hurricane. Analog house phones still work when the power and internet are down, but cordless phones do not.
If normal communication is down, emergency services use loudspeakers to broadcast important messages through the villages. If a curfew is set, the Governor announces its timing before the storm.
Hurricane Georges passed directly over Saba and St. Eustatius on September 21, 1998. Meteo Curaçao recorded a gust of 263 km/h (163 mph) on Saba.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
Emergency	911	Police, fire, and ambulance. Call when someone's life or safety is in danger. During a storm, help may be delayed.
Ambulance (Saba Cares)	+599-416-3288	Saba Cares, which runs the island's 24 hour emergency room. Also +599-416-6133.
Police non-emergency	+599-416-3737	Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN), Saba. For police matters that are not emergencies.
Public Entity Saba office	+599-416-3311	Office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information¶

Public Entity Saba WhatsApp updates: Storm updates, weather warnings, and road conditions from the Office of Communication and Public Relations. Send a WhatsApp message with your name and number to +599-416-7343 to join the broadcast list, or follow the Public Entity Saba WhatsApp Channel at the link. Phone: +599-416-7343. Website.
KNMI warnings for Saba and St. Eustatius: Current weather warnings and forecasts for Saba from KNMI. Website.

National resources¶

Hurricane Preparedness (Public Entity Saba): Tips on water, food, pets, first aid, supplies, documents, shelters, and what to do during a hurricane and if you are injured. Website.
Disaster Management (Public Entity Saba): How to make a family emergency plan, choose a shelter room in your home, and practise the plan once a year. Website.

For state agencies across the country, see the official sources page.

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 open only when officials announce them. The Public Entity Saba names two storm shelters: Sunny Valley Youth Center in The Bottom and Child Focus Foundation in Windward Side. They are a last resort for short stays by people who cannot stay at home or with family or friends, and space is limited. Bring your own food, water, medication, ID, and a charged phone. Pets, alcohol, and tobacco are not allowed. Keep enough food and supplies at home for at least 10 days during hurricane season.

Official list of open evacuation centers

Radio, TV and weather¶

Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.

Official forecasts¶

KNMI for the Caribbean Netherlands: The Dutch weather service provides the official forecasts and warnings for Saba and St. Eustatius. Website.
National Hurricane Center: US hurricane forecasts for storms near Saba. Follow KNMI and the Public Entity Saba for official alerts. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

Saba Electric Company (SEC): Customer care for outages that are not emergencies, weekdays. For emergencies after hours and on weekends, call +599-416-3333. Phone: +599-416-3266. Website.

Sources¶

Checked on October 3, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.