West Tisbury hurricane guide¶
West Tisbury is an island town on Martha's Vineyard, with Atlantic-facing ponds and shoreline. Its Emergency Management Department runs alerts through the Dukes County CivicReady system and links hurricane tracks and Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency guidance. The Conservation Commission posts a Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Coastal Storms. For evacuation zones, 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 West Tisbury. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: westtisbury-ma.gov
What to know in West Tisbury¶
- Martha's Vineyard towns use CivicReady for emergency and non-emergency alerts, including evacuation orders and shelter-in-place notices. Residents with a former CodeRED sign up were moved over, and others can sign up online or through the MyAlerts app.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall (Select Board office) | 508-696-0102 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Emergency Management Director's office | 508-693-0050 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 508-693-0020 | Office line. For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Highway Department | 508-338-2604 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Dukes County Alerts (CivicReady): Free alerts by text, email, or voicemail. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- West Tisbury Emergency Management: The town's emergency management page. Website.
- Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Coastal Storms: Guide for homeowners on preparing for natural hazards, especially coastal storms. Website.
County services that cover West Tisbury¶
Dukes County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in West Tisbury. 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.westtisbury-ma.gov/government/emergency_management_department/index.php
- https://www.westtisbury-ma.gov/
- https://www.westtisbury-ma.gov/government/emergency_management_department/civic_ready_information.php
- https://www.westtisbury-ma.gov/government/police_department/index.php
- https://www.westtisbury-ma.gov/government/highway_department.php
- https://www.westtisbury-ma.gov/government/conservation_commission/homeowners_handbook_to_prepare_for_coastal_storms.php