Falmouth hurricane guide¶

Falmouth is a coastal town in Cumberland County, Maine. Its Emergency Management Agency uses an all-hazards approach that covers the whole town, from the western farm and residential areas to the waterfront, and runs a hotline for large-scale emergencies.

Official website: falmouthme.org

What to know in Falmouth¶

• The town's EMA hotline carries up-to-date information during a large-scale emergency, including road closures, power outages, evacuation orders, and emergency shelters. The EMA page also has an Emergency Shelter page.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Falmouth Notify Me and E-Alerts: Email and text updates from the town. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Falmouth Emergency Management: The town's emergency management page. Website.

County services that cover Falmouth¶

Cumberland County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Falmouth. The Cumberland County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Smart911 (Cumberland County alerts): The emergency alert system used by public safety agencies in Cumberland County. Subscribe before a storm. Website.
• Cumberland County EMA: Stay Informed: The county's list of ways to get alerts, including Wireless Emergency Alerts, a weather radio, and 211 Maine. 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://www.falmouthme.org/852/Emergency-Management
• https://www.falmouthme.org/
• https://www.falmouthme.org/Directory.aspx?did=54
• https://www.falmouthme.org/459/Public-Works