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Pittsfield hurricane guide

Pittsfield is an inland city in the Berkshire hills. Its Emergency Preparedness page offers a kit checklist, regional brochures, and a Bel Air Dam brochure, and the city sends emergency notifications. Flooding from heavy rain is the usual concern from the remains of a tropical storm, so see the Berkshire County page for state guidance.

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 City of Pittsfield. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: pittsfieldma.gov

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
City Hall 413-449-5600 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department office 413-448-9700 City Police Department, 39 Allen Street. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Public works 413-499-9330 City Department of Public Works, 100 North Street. Office line.
Water or sewer emergencies after hours 413-499-9339 Public works after-hours contact for water or sewer emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Pittsfield Emergency Notifications: The city's sign up for emergency notifications. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Pittsfield Emergency Preparedness: The city's emergency preparedness page. Website.

County services that cover Pittsfield

Berkshire County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Pittsfield. 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.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.