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Wareham hurricane guide

Wareham is a coastal town on Buzzards Bay. The town's Emergency Preparedness Information page links a flooding base map, an evacuation shelter document, and an emergency preparedness guide, and the town runs ALERT Wareham for emergency notices. For state guidance see the Plymouth 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 Wareham. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: wareham.gov

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Town Hall 508-291-3100 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 508-295-1212 Police department office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • ALERT Wareham: The town's emergency alert system. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Wareham Emergency Preparedness Information: The town's emergency preparedness links. 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's Emergency Preparedness Information page links an evacuation shelter document. Shelters open only when announced, so check ALERT Wareham first.

County services that cover Wareham

Plymouth County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Wareham. 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.