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Chester hurricane guide

Chester is an inland hill town in Hampden County. The town runs an alerts notification system for emergencies, traffic hazards, and town news. For shelters and county agencies, use the Hampden 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 Chester. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: townofchester.net

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 413-354-7760 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 413-354-7822 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Highway Department 413-354-2276 Town roads. Office line.

Official alerts and information

  • Chester alerts notification system: Free official town updates about emergencies and traffic hazards. Sign up before a storm. Website.

County services that cover Chester

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