Northfield hurricane guide¶

Northfield is an inland town in Franklin County in northern Massachusetts along the Connecticut River. The town's website has no separate hurricane or flood page, so see the Franklin County page for emergency management and shelter guidance. The Highway Department maintains the town's roads and storm drainage system.

Official website: northfieldma.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Northfield Notify Me: Free town notices by email or text, including an Alert Center list. Sign up before a storm. Website.

County services that cover Northfield¶

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

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.northfieldma.gov/
• https://www.northfieldma.gov/222/Police-Department
• https://www.northfieldma.gov/224/Highway-Department
• https://www.northfieldma.gov/list.aspx