Wellfleet hurricane guide¶
Wellfleet is a Cape Cod town on both Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic. The town's website offers an emergency notification sign up but no separate hurricane page, so for evacuation zones and shelters see the Barnstable County page.
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 Wellfleet. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: wellfleet-ma.gov
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall (Selectboard) | 508-349-0300 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 508-349-3702 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Public Works | 508-349-0315 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Wellfleet emergency notifications: Sign up for town emergency alerts. Website.
County services that cover Wellfleet¶
Barnstable County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Wellfleet. 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.