Aquinnah hurricane guide¶

Aquinnah is a coastal town at the western end of Martha's Vineyard, so hurricanes can bring storm surge, flooding, and high winds. The town's emergency response team publishes a map of how to reach important resources during storm events and guidance on what to do before, during, and after major storms. For evacuation zones, use the Dukes County page.

Official website: aquinnah-ma.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Dukes County Emergency Alerts: Free county alerts, linked from the town's website. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Aquinnah Community Emergency Response Team: Storm preparation guidance and a map of resources during storm events. Website.

County services that cover Aquinnah¶

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

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Dukes County Alert Emergency Notification System: The county's emergency notification information page. 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.aquinnah-ma.gov/public-works
• https://www.aquinnah-ma.gov/police-department
• https://www.aquinnah-ma.gov/
• https://www.aquinnah-ma.gov/aquinnah-community-emergency-response-team