Becket hurricane guide¶

Becket is an upland town in Berkshire County in western Massachusetts. The town works with the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office to send Reverse 911 messages, such as shelter in place and evacuation notices, and asks residents to register their phone numbers. For flood and storm guidance from the state, see the Berkshire County page.

Official website: townofbecket.org

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Becket Reverse 911 sign up: Register your phone through the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office Reverse 911 system, as described on this page. The town cannot reach unlisted, internet phone, or cell numbers unless they are registered. Website.
• Becket E-Alerts: The town's email alert sign up. Website.

County services that cover Becket¶

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

• Local alert systems: MEMA says to ask your local Emergency Management Director whether your community uses its own alert system, such as Reverse 911 or Code Red, and how to sign up. Flash flood and hurricane warnings also reach phones as Wireless Emergency Alerts without signing up. Website.
• Flood Safety Tips (MEMA): What to do before, during, and after a flood watch, flood warning, or flash flood warning. 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.townofbecket.org/
• https://www.townofbecket.org/police-department
• https://www.townofbecket.org/highway-department
• https://www.townofbecket.org/emergency-management