York County hurricane guide¶
The York County Emergency Management Agency (YCEMA) in Alfred works with the local emergency management directors of all 29 York County towns. It sends alerts through Rave Mobile Safety and lists coastal flood guidance and shelter openings among the alert types. Maine Emergency Management says the coastal areas of York and Cumberland counties are the most likely in the state to suffer erosion from storms. Sign up before a storm.
Checked on October 5, 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 York County Emergency Management Agency. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in York County¶
- York County says its alert system sends coastal flood guidance, beach safety alerts, evacuation notices, and shelter openings. Maine Emergency Management says the coastal areas of York and Cumberland counties are the most likely to suffer erosion from storms.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Emergency management office | 207-324-1578 | York County Emergency Management Agency. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Smart911 (York County alerts): Alerts by text, email, or phone call, including to a landline, for all 29 York County towns. Enter your correct address when you register. Website.
- York County text alerts: Text YorkCountyAlerts to 226787 for countywide alerts, including National Weather Service warnings. Some towns have their own keyword on the same page: KBK (Kennebunk), OOB (Old Orchard Beach), OGT (Ogunquit), SANFORD, WELLS, and YORKME (York). 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.
Hurricane and storm shelters open only when officials announce them. Check alerts from your county and town, or call 211, to learn what is open. Do not travel to a site until it is announced.
Cities and towns¶
Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.
- Town of Acton
- Town of Alfred
- Town of Arundel
- Town of Berwick
- City of Biddeford
- Town of Buxton
- Town of Cornish
- Town of Dayton
- Town of Eliot
- Town of Hollis
- Town of Kennebunk
- Town of Kennebunkport
- Town of Kittery
- Town of Lebanon
- Town of Limerick
- Town of Limington
- Town of Lyman
- Town of Newfield
- Town of North Berwick
- Town of Ogunquit
- Town of Old Orchard Beach
- Town of Parsonsfield
- City of Saco
- City of Sanford
- Town of Shapleigh
- Town of South Berwick
- Town of Waterboro
- Town of Wells
- Town of York
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 5, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.