Arlington hurricane guide¶
Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its Emergency Management Office sits under the Fire Department and plans for all hazards, including natural disasters. The town tells residents to call its Community Safety dispatch about non life threatening emergencies such as flooding.
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 Arlington. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in Arlington¶
- For non life threatening emergencies such as flooding, call Community Safety dispatch at 781-643-1212. For downed trees or water main breaks call Public Works dispatch at 781-316-3301. For downed wires call 911 and stay away.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall main switchboard | 781-316-3000 | Not for emergencies. |
| Community Safety dispatch | 781-643-1212 | For non life threatening emergencies such as flooding. |
| Public Works dispatch | 781-316-3301 | Downed tree limbs and water main breaks. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Arlington Alerts: Free messages by phone, text, and email, including evacuations and service interruptions. Registration is recommended for all residents. Website.
- Arlington Emergency Management: The town's emergency management office and preparedness checklist. Website.
- Arlington Emergency Phone Numbers: Who to call for flooding, downed wires, trees, water main breaks, and power outages. 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 of Arlington does not publish shelter locations on the pages checked. Shelters, if any, are announced for each emergency, so do not go to a site until it is announced. See the Middlesex County page.
County services that cover Arlington¶
Middlesex County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Arlington. The Middlesex County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Look up your evacuation zone
- Hurricane Evacuation Zones and Know Your Zone: MEMA's official zone map for your community. 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.