Kotzebue hurricane guide¶
Kotzebue sits on Kotzebue Sound and the Chukchi Sea in the Northwest Arctic Borough, where fall storms can bring coastal flooding and erosion. The city runs local response, with support from the borough. See the Northwest Arctic Borough page for the borough's emergency management office.
Checked on October 10, 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 City of Kotzebue. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: cityofkotzebue.gov
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 907-442-3401 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police dispatch (regular line) | 907-442-3351 | City police dispatch regular line. For emergencies call 911. |
County services that cover Kotzebue¶
Northwest Arctic Borough manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Kotzebue. The Northwest Arctic Borough guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- National Weather Service Fairbanks: Forecast office for the Bering Strait coast, Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, the Chukchi Sea coast, and the Interior. Office line 907-458-3700. Check its current coastal flood products before and during a storm. Website.
- Northwest Arctic Borough Office of Emergency Management: Borough emergency management page, with the local emergency planning committee and village emergency response plan downloads. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.