Brigantine hurricane guide¶
Brigantine is a barrier island city in Atlantic County. The city says flooding can come from the Atlantic Ocean or the back bays and usually becomes more severe in a hurricane or northeast storm, and that all properties in the city are in a mapped flood hazard area. See the Atlantic County page for the county's coastal evacuation map and notification system.
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 City of Brigantine. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: brigantinebeach.org
What to know in Brigantine¶
- The city's Office of Emergency Management publishes flood depth hazard maps in four levels, Action, Minor, Moderate, and Major, showing where flooding begins and where it reaches depths that damage property and vehicles.
- The city's flood information page says the Construction Office can tell you whether your property is in a special flood hazard area and its flood zone and base flood elevation, at no charge. Call 609-266-7600, extension 260.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 609-266-7600 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 609-266-7414 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Public works | 609-266-7800 | Office line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Brigantine Nixle Alerts: Free city alerts through Nixle. Text 08203 to 888777. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Brigantine Flood Information: The city's flood information page. Website.
- Brigantine Office of Emergency Management: The city's emergency management page. Website.
County services that cover Brigantine¶
Atlantic County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Brigantine. The Atlantic County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Look up your evacuation zone
- Atlantic County Emergency Notification System: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. The county also has a mobile app; the network name is atlanticcounty. Save 609-345-6700 and text number 58339 as Atlantic County Alerts so you recognize the messages. Website.
- Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management: The county's official emergency management page. 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://brigantinebeach.org/municipal/departments/office-of-emergency-management/
- https://brigantinebeach.org/municipal/departments/city-engineer/flood-information/
- https://brigantinebeach.org/
- https://brigantinebeach.org/municipal/departments/brigantine-police-department/
- https://brigantinebeach.org/municipal/departments/public-works/