Township of Maplewood hurricane guide¶
Maplewood is a township in Essex County, New Jersey. Its Office of Emergency Management works with the Essex County coordinator, and the township offers a news and alerts subscription. The township pages read do not describe hurricane or flood risk in detail, so also read the Essex County page.
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 Township of Maplewood. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: maplewoodnj.gov
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Township Hall | 973-762-8120 | Main township line, with department extensions. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 973-762-3400 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Public works | 973-762-1175 | Department of Public Works. Extension 2, or call the township line at 973-762-8120, extension 1114 or 1110. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Maplewood News and Alerts: Subscribe to township news and alerts. Website.
- Maplewood Office of Emergency Management: The township emergency management page, with disaster resources and a disaster recovery center locator. 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.
The township's pages read do not describe shelters. Do not go to any site until the township or county says it is open. Read the Essex County page for county agencies and shelter information.
County services that cover Township of Maplewood¶
Essex County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Township of Maplewood. The Essex County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Essex County Office of Emergency Management: The county's official emergency management page. The county does not publish its own alert signup there, so also sign up with your municipality. 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.