Falmouth hurricane guide¶
Falmouth is a coastal Cape Cod town. Its Emergency Preparedness pages include hurricane preparedness recommendations, a flood information page with an interactive town flood map, and a page on where the shelter is. The town runs its own alert system, FalmouthAlert.
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 Falmouth. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: falmouthma.gov
What to know in Falmouth¶
- The town's Where is the Shelter page describes a town shelter and says its opening would be announced on the town webpage. Check town alerts to find out whether a shelter is open.
- The town's Flood Information page links an interactive town flood map where you can enter an address.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall (Select Board and Town Manager) | 508-495-7320 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 774-255-4527 | Police Department office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Public works | 508-457-2543 | Department of Public Works. Office line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- FalmouthAlert: Free town alerts by voice call, text, or email. The page says to text falmouthmaalert to 67283 to sign up. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Falmouth Hurricane Preparedness: The town's hurricane preparedness recommendations. Website.
County services that cover Falmouth¶
Barnstable County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Falmouth. The Barnstable County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Look up your evacuation zone
- Barnstable County Emergency Management: Barnstable County's website. Its emergency pages cover regional emergency planning and sheltering. Check it and your town for updates. Website.
- Hurricane Evacuation Zones and Know Your Zone: MEMA's official zone map for your community. 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.falmouthma.gov/788/Where-is-the-Shelter
- https://www.falmouthma.gov/951/Falmouth-Flood-Information
- https://www.falmouthma.gov/393/Select-Board
- https://www.falmouthma.gov/382/Police
- https://www.falmouthma.gov/779/Department-of-Public-Works
- https://www.falmouthma.gov/187/Emergency-Preparedness
- https://www.falmouthma.gov/191/Hurricane-Preparedness-Recommendations