Amherst hurricane guide¶

Amherst is an inland Hampshire County town. The town publishes no hurricane page but runs Amherst Alerts for emergency alerts and severe weather warnings, and its Emergency Preparedness page covers being informed and making a plan. For flooding from the remains of a tropical storm see the Hampshire County page.

Official website: amherstma.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Amherst Alerts: Emergency alerts and severe weather warnings by text, email, or voice. You can also text Amherst to 38276. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Amherst Emergency Preparedness: The town's emergency preparedness page. Website.

County services that cover Amherst¶

Hampshire County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Amherst. The Hampshire 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.amherstma.gov/
• https://www.amherstma.gov/directory.aspx
• https://www.amherstma.gov/3695/Emergency-Alerts
• https://www.amherstma.gov/3345/Emergency-Preparedness