Oak Bluffs hurricane guide¶
Oak Bluffs is a coastal town on Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County. Emergency management is part of the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department, and the town's page says the Islandwide Regional Emergency Shelter at Oak Bluffs Elementary School serves residents and visitors during hurricanes and other emergencies. For county agencies, see the Dukes 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 Oak Bluffs. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: oakbluffsma.gov
What to know in Oak Bluffs¶
- The town's emergency management page describes the Islandwide Regional Emergency Shelter at Oak Bluffs Elementary School and says shelter activation updates come through the town website alerts and Dukes County Emergency Management notifications.
- The town's Conservation Commission page covers the new FEMA flood maps and says the Commission protects the town's wetlands, waterways, and flood zones.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 508-693-3554 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 508-693-0750 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Emergency management (Fire-EMS Department) | 508-693-5380 | Emergency management office. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Highway Department | 508-693-0072 | Town roads and drainage. Office line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Martha's Vineyard (Dukes County) Alerts: Free emergency alerts and severe weather warnings. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Oak Bluffs Emergency Management: The town's emergency management page. Website.
County services that cover Oak Bluffs¶
Dukes County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Oak Bluffs. 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.