Prospect hurricane guide¶

Prospect uses a Code RED telephone alert system and says it will call all residents in a widespread emergency such as a hurricane. Its Emergency Preparedness page carries Red Cross preparedness tips and a note that hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. The town also posts its Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Official website: townofprospect.org

What to know in Prospect¶

• The town says residents also need to sign up for Code Red updates, and to call Town Hall at 203-758-4461 to be added.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Prospect Code RED: Free town alerts by phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Prospect Emergency Preparedness: The town's emergency preparedness and hurricane season page. Website.

County services that cover Prospect¶

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Prospect. The Naugatuck 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.

• https://townofprospect.gov/code-red/
• https://townofprospect.gov/contact-us/
• https://prospectpolice.org/
• https://townofprospect.gov/public-works/
• https://townofprospect.gov/emergency-preparedness/