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Deerfield hurricane guide

Deerfield is an inland town in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Its official website does not have a hurricane page of its own. Heavy rain and wind from the remains of a tropical storm can cause flooding and downed trees, so never drive through flooded roads. Use the Franklin County page for emergency agencies.

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 Deerfield. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: deerfieldma.us

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Town Hall 413-665-1400 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 413-665-2606 For police matters that are not emergencies.
Highway department 413-665-2036 Town roads. Office line. Also listed as 413-665-2305.

Official alerts and information

  • Deerfield Alert (Smart911): The town's alert sign up, linked from the town website. Website.
  • Deerfield Notify Me: The town's free sign up for email and text notifications from the town. Website.

County services that cover Deerfield

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