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South Hadley hurricane guide

South Hadley is an inland town. The town has an Emergency Management Department and sends alerts through its own sign up. For flash flooding and wind from storm remains see the Hampshire 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 South Hadley. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: southhadley.org

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Town Hall 413-538-5030 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 413-538-5050 Police department line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • South Hadley Alerts and Notifications: Free town alerts by email, text, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • South Hadley Emergency Management: The town's emergency management page. Website.

Evacuation centers

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

The town has surveyed its schools as possible emergency shelters. Shelters open only when announced, so check town alerts first.

County services that cover South Hadley

Hampshire County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in South Hadley. 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.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.