Collingswood hurricane guide¶
Collingswood is a borough in Camden County. Its Office of Emergency Management is run by the Collingswood Fire Department, and its page advises a three step plan: get a kit, make a plan, and stay informed, including registering with the state Register Ready program for help evacuating. The borough sends alerts through Nixle.
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 Borough of Collingswood. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: collingswood.com
What to know in Collingswood¶
- The borough's emergency management page advises residents who do not own a car or cannot drive to contact the fire department for details on evacuation plans for transit-dependent individuals.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Borough Hall | 856-854-0720 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 856-854-1900 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Public works | 856-858-0533 | Borough public works, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Office line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Collingswood Nixle alerts: Free borough alerts by text and email. Text COLLINGSWOOD to 888777. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Collingswood Office of Emergency Management: The borough's emergency management page. Website.
County services that cover Collingswood¶
Camden County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Collingswood. The Camden County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- CivicReady (Camden County Emergency Notification System): Free alerts by voice, text, or email. Sign up before a storm. Alerts cover fires, outages, floods, hurricanes, evacuations, and road closures. Website.
- Camden 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.