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Chester hurricane guide

Chester is an inland Morris County borough. Its Emergency Information page explains AlertChester, the borough's name for the Alert Morris emergency alert system, which you join through Smart911. The Chester Police Department serves both the borough and Chester Township. Use the Morris County page for county alerts and shelters.

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 Chester. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: chesterborough.org

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Borough Hall 908-879-3660 Office line. Not for emergencies. Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Police Department 908-879-5514 For police matters that are not emergencies.
Public works 908-879-3660 Extension 2111. Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Official alerts and information

  • AlertChester: Free alerts by email, text, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Chester Emergency Information: The borough's emergency information page. Website.

County services that cover Chester

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

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.