Connecticut hurricane guide¶
The Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), part of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, coordinates the state response to emergencies. Its five DEMHS regional offices are the direct points of contact for towns and cities, and each town or city runs its own local emergency management. Connecticut has no county government, so this guide uses the nine planning regions. Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30. The state says to take shelter right away or evacuate if emergency officials tell you to, and to avoid flooded roads and washed out bridges. Sign up for CTAlert and check your planning region page.
Checked on October 5, 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 Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS). In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Counties¶
Choose your county. Each county page has its emergency numbers, evacuation zones, and shelters, and lists its cities and towns.
- Capitol Planning Region
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
- Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Northwest Hills Planning Region
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Western Connecticut Planning Region
More places are on the way. Until yours is listed, see the official sources page or call 211.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| CTAlert voice alerts | 800-830-3493 | Toll-free number to re-subscribe to CTAlert voice messages if you unsubscribed. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- CTAlert: The statewide emergency notification system, run by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Sign up before a storm. Also check your town or city for its own alerts. Website.
Statewide resources¶
- Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS): State emergency management and homeland security. Its five regional offices work directly with local governments. Website.
- DEMHS regional offices and towns by region: Which of the five DEMHS regions your town is in. Region 1 has 14 municipalities, Region 2 has 30, Region 3 has 41, Region 4 has 44 municipalities and tribal nations, and Region 5 has 43. Website.
- Hurricanes (CT Prepares): The state's hurricane safety page. Website.
- National Weather Service New York, NY (Upton): Forecasts, watches, and warnings for southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound. Office phone 631-924-0517. Website.
- National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA: Forecasts, watches, and warnings for the parts of Connecticut it serves. Website.
- National Hurricane Center: Official hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings. Website.
- CTroads (Connecticut Department of Transportation): Traffic cameras, message signs, construction and weather alerts, and radar. Website.
- 211 Connecticut: The 211 helpline and online directory for local services. Dial 211. Website.
- Eversource outages and storms: Report outages and see restoration information for Eversource customers. Website.
- United Illuminating (UI) outages: Report outages and see restoration information for UI customers. 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.
Connecticut shelters open only when officials announce them. The State of Connecticut says that if you cannot return home and need to stay in a shelter, contact your local emergency management office to find out about shelter locations near you. Your town or city announces its shelters, so check your town's alerts and your planning region page.
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 5, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://portal.ct.gov/ctalert
- https://portal.ct.gov/despp/services/emergency-management-and-homeland-security
- https://portal.ct.gov/demhs/emergency-management/resources-for-officials/regional-offices/towns-by-region
- https://portal.ct.gov/ctprepares/types-of-emergencies/hurricanes
- https://www.weather.gov/okx/
- https://www.weather.gov/box/
- https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- https://www.ctroads.org/
- https://www.211ct.org/
- https://www.eversource.com/residential/outages
- https://www.uinet.com/outages