Northumberland hurricane guide¶

Northumberland is a town in Coos County, New Hampshire. The town has an emergency management office and a local hazard mitigation plan, and its highway department page carries National Weather Service advice on never driving through flood water. Sign up for the town's text alerts, and use the Coos County page for county agencies and shelter guidance.

Official website: northumberlandnh.gov

What to know in Northumberland¶

• The town's highway department page repeats the National Weather Service message Turn Around Don't Drown. Flooding is a leading cause of weather related deaths, and most of those deaths happen when people drive into flooded roads.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Northumberland TextMyGov: Town text alerts. Text NORTHUMBERLAND to 91896 for town wide notifications. Message and data rates apply. Website.
• Northumberland Emergency Management: The town's emergency management page, with the town hazard mitigation plan. Website.

County services that cover Northumberland¶

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

• NH Alerts: The state's emergency alert system. Sign up before a storm. Your town may also run its own alerts, so check your town site. 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://northumberlandnh.gov/highway-department/
• https://northumberlandnh.gov/contact-us/
• https://northumberlandnh.gov/police-department/
• https://northumberlandnh.gov/emergency-management/
• https://northumberlandnh.gov/textmygov/