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Charlemont hurricane guide

Charlemont is an inland town in Franklin County on the Deerfield River. The town's Emergency Management page links USGS flood inundation maps for the Deerfield River near Charlemont, which are not regulatory. The town alerts residents with a telephone calling system, and calls show the Town Hall number on caller ID.

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 Charlemont. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: Charlemont-MA.us

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Town Hall 413-339-4335 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police dispatch (non-emergency) 413-625-8200 Shelburne Control, 24 hour dispatch. For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Charlemont Emergency Management: The town's emergency management page, with Deerfield River flood inundation maps and its emergency notification system. Website.

County services that cover Charlemont

Franklin County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Charlemont. The Franklin 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.