Margate City hurricane guide¶
Margate City is a barrier island city in Atlantic County. The city's flood pages cover flood safety, flood insurance, flood zone help, and an evacuation plan coordinated with the City of Northfield over the Jerome Avenue bridge. The city sends emergency notices through CodeRED. Use the Atlantic County page for county emergency management and agencies.
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 Margate City. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: margate-nj.com
What to know in Margate City¶
- The city says that if evacuation is ordered you should leave immediately and not wait, and that you should turn off utility services at the main connection if evacuation becomes necessary.
- For flood maps and flood zone help, the city's Building Department at 9001 Winchester Avenue can help, with a certified floodplain manager. The Building Department number is 609-822-5438.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 609-822-2605 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 609-822-1151 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Public works | 609-822-5038 | Office line. Open Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm. |
| Building Department (flood zone help) | 609-822-5438 | Flood maps and floodplain questions. Office line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Margate City CodeRED: Free city emergency notices by phone, email, text, and social media, such as evacuation notices. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Margate City flood safety information: The city's flood safety page. Website.
- Margate City Emergency Management: The city's Office of Emergency Management page. Website.
County services that cover Margate City¶
Atlantic County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Margate City. 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.