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Rochester hurricane guide

Rochester's Emergency Management page describes a local sheltering plan and says public safety officials decide when shelter operations start. For evacuation zones and alerts, see the Plymouth County page. The official town website is townofrochestermass.com.

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 Rochester. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: townofrochestermass.com

What to know in Rochester

  • The town's page names the Council on Aging building at 67 Dexter Lane as the temporary emergency shelter when needed. Check town alerts to find out whether it is open. The town's shelter information sheet says pets are not accepted.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Town Hall 508-763-3871 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 508-763-5112 For police matters that are not emergencies.
Highway Department 508-763-1991 Office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Rochester Notify Me: Free town alerts and notices by email or text, including a Town Urgent Alerts list. Website.
  • Rochester Emergency Management: The town's emergency management and sheltering page. Website.

County services that cover Rochester

Plymouth County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Rochester. The Plymouth County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

Sources

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