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Hartford hurricane guide

Hartford is an inland city on the Connecticut River. The city's flood page tells property owners to look up their address in FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and gives storm and flood preparation steps. Hartford offers its own Citizen Alert system and a 311 line.

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 Hartford. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: hartfordct.gov

What to know in Hartford

  • The city's Before and After a Flood page says to look up your address in the Flood Map Service Center to learn if you live, work, or travel in areas prone to flooding, and notes that most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Police Department 860-757-4000 Non-emergency line.
Hartford 311 860-757-9311 City services line, including public works requests.

Official alerts and information

  • Hartford Citizen Alert: The city's alert system for severe weather, road closures, and evacuations. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Hartford Emergency Management: The city's emergency management page. Website.
  • Hartford Before and After a Flood: Flood preparation steps, flood map lookup, and links to flood programs. 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.

This town's pages read for this guide do not list shelters. Do not go to any site until the town or the state says it is open. See the Capitol page for the state's shelter guidance.

County services that cover Hartford

Capitol Planning Region manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in 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.