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East Hartford hurricane guide

East Hartford is an inland town on the Connecticut River. The town's health department hurricane page says East Hartford is in the Atlantic hurricane season, tells residents to sign up for the EH Alert Network, and says to listen to authorities about evacuation and to check EH Alert or call 211 for available emergency shelters.

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 Town of East Hartford. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: easthartfordct.gov

What to know in East Hartford

  • The town's hurricane page says to always listen to authorities about whether to evacuate, never ignore an evacuation order, and to pay attention to EH Alert or call 2-1-1 for a list of available emergency shelters.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Town Hall 860-291-7100 Main town line, 740 Main Street. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 860-528-4401 Routine, non-emergency police line.

Official alerts and information

  • EH Alert Network: The town's alert system for emergency notifications and town services. Create a profile with your phone, email, or text. Website.
  • East Hartford Hurricane Preparedness: The town's hurricane preparedness page. 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.

East Hartford's hurricane page says to pay attention to EH Alert or call 2-1-1 for a list of available emergency shelters, and to ask about pet accommodations if evacuating with a pet. Do not go to any site until the town or the state says it is open.

County services that cover East Hartford

Capitol Planning Region manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in East Hartford. The Capitol Planning Region guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

  • CTAlert: Connecticut's statewide emergency alert system, run by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Sign up before a storm. Also check your town's own alerts. Website.
  • Hurricanes (CT Prepares): The State of Connecticut's hurricane safety page. Website.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.