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Morristown hurricane guide

Morristown is an inland town in Morris County. Its Office of Emergency Management plans for large scale disasters, its preparedness page asks residents to be ready to be self-sufficient for three days or more, and it has a Storm and Weather Information Center. The police offer Nixle alerts. For county agencies, see the Morris 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 Town of Morristown. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: townofmorristown.org

What to know in Morristown

  • The town's preparedness page says local responders may not reach you right away in a disaster and that you may need to be self-sufficient for three days or more.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Town Hall 973-292-6600 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 973-538-2200 For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Morristown Nixle alerts: Free police alerts by email or text. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Morristown Office of Emergency Management: The town's emergency management page. Website.
  • Morristown Storm and Weather Information Center: Storm recovery guide for residents. 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 town's pages do not list shelters. Do not go to any site until the town or county says it is open. Read the Morris County page for county shelter information.

County services that cover Morristown

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