Portland hurricane guide¶
Portland has a Storm Info Center page with local emergency contacts, a printable shelter guide, and a CT Alert sign up. The page warns that high winds and heavy rain can bring downed wires and trees, with flooding very likely, and advises avoiding unnecessary travel during a storm.
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 Portland. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: portlandct.org
What to know in Portland¶
- The Storm Info Center page has a printable Portland Shelter Guide and a shelter status line. Check that page and CT Alert to find out whether any shelter is open.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 860-342-6743 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 860-342-6780 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Police dispatch non-emergency | 860-347-2541 | Middletown Dispatch Center, as listed by the town. For matters that are not emergencies. |
| Public Works | 860-342-6733 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Public Safety and Emergency Management | 860-661-2796 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Portland Storm Info Center: The town's storm information page. Website.
- CT Alert (Portland): The statewide alert system linked from the town's storm page. Sign up before a storm. Website.
County services that cover Portland¶
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Portland. The Lower Connecticut River Valley 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.
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.