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Cumberland County hurricane guide

The Cumberland County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is the coordinating agency for the county's emergency management programs. It plans and trains for large emergencies and disasters and keeps mitigation plans for the county and each of its 14 municipalities. The county's emergency communications center, which answers 911 calls, is run by the same director. The county pages do not publish evacuation zones, a shelter list, or a public alert signup, so follow your town's alerts and the state NJ Register Ready registry if you may need help to evacuate.

Checked on October 8, 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 Cumberland County Office of Emergency Management. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in Cumberland County

  • The county posts a mitigation plan for the county and for each of its 14 municipalities on its Mitigation Plans page.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Emergency management office 856-455-8770 Cumberland County Office of Emergency Management, 637 Bridgeton Ave, Bridgeton. Not for emergencies.
County non-emergency dispatch (police, fire, and medical) 856-455-8500 The county 911 center says non-emergency calls for police, fire, and emergency medical help can be made on this number.
County information line 856-453-2125 Cumberland County offices, 164 W. Broad St, Bridgeton. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Road and traffic conditions (511NJ) 511 Evacuation routes and road closures.

Official alerts and information

  • Cumberland County Office of Emergency Management: The county's official emergency management page, with the special needs registry link and contacts. Website.

Evacuation centers

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Cumberland County does not publish a standing shelter list or shelter map on its emergency management pages. Do not go to any site until the county or your town says it is open. Check your town's emergency management office and local media for shelter information during a storm.

Help to evacuate

  • New Jersey Register Ready special needs registry: The county asks residents with disabilities to register with the state NJ Register Ready registry, which shares the information with the county Office of Emergency Management for planning. The county asks you to renew it each year. Register online or call 211. Phone: 211. Website.

Cities and towns

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

Sources

Checked on October 8, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.