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Wharton hurricane guide

Wharton is a borough in the highlands of Morris County, so the main concerns are flash flooding and wind from the remains of tropical storms. The borough has its own Office of Emergency Management and police department, and offers an Everbridge emergency alert sign up. 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 Wharton. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: whartonnj.com

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 973-361-8444 Office line, 10 Robert Street. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency 973-366-0557 Wharton Police Department dispatch. Non-emergency calls only.
Public works 973-361-8444 Borough Hall line, extension 2758. Streets and stormwater. Office line.

Official alerts and information

  • Wharton Everbridge emergency alerts: Sign up for the borough Emergency Alert Program. Website.
  • Wharton Emergency Management: The borough's Office of Emergency Management page. Website.
  • Wharton Stormwater: The borough's stormwater program page. Website.

County services that cover Wharton

Morris County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Wharton. 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.