Newton hurricane guide¶

Newton is an inland city west of Boston. Its disaster information page gives numbers for basement flooding, street flooding, and downed trees, and links to Massachusetts hurricane tips and an alert sign up. The city's pages do not describe hurricane evacuation zones, so use the county page for state agencies.

What to know in Newton¶

• The city's disaster page lists 617-796-2100 for basement flooding, street flooding, and trees down, and says to call 911 for police or fire emergencies. For a power outage it lists 1-800-592-2000.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Newton Mass Notification and Alert System: The city's alert sign up, linked from its home page as Community Alerts and Notification System. Website.
• Newton Disaster Recovery Information and Prevention: The city's storm and flooding contacts, with links to Massachusetts hurricane tips. Website.

County services that cover Newton¶

Middlesex County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Newton. 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.

• https://www.newtonma.gov/residents/disaster-recovery-information-prevention
• https://www.newtonma.gov/
• https://www.newtonma.gov/residents/emergency-notification-code-red