Hackensack hurricane guide¶

Hackensack is a city in Bergen County on the Hackensack River. The city's stormwater page says its program addresses stormwater flooding, and its Office of Emergency Management sends alerts through Nixle. For county agencies, see the Bergen County page.

Official website: hackensack.org

What to know in Hackensack¶

• The city's stormwater program says it works to address stormwater flooding.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Hackensack Office of Emergency Management Nixle: Free alerts by email and text from the city's Office of Emergency Management. Website.

County services that cover Hackensack¶

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

• Swift911 (Bergen County alerts): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. The sign-up link, called Swift 911, is in the Quick Links on the Sheriff's Office page for the county Office of Emergency Management. Website.
• Bergen 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://www.hackensack.org/stormwater
• https://www.hackensack.org/
• https://www.hackensack.org/police
• https://www.hackensack.org/public-works-sanitation-recycling