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Township of Chester hurricane guide

Chester is a township in Morris County. Its Office of Emergency Management tells residents to prepare to fend for themselves for 72 hours and covers storm power outages, noting that Chester homes have wells and septic systems that need power. The township runs the Alert Chester emergency notification system.

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 Chester. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: chestertownship.org

What to know in Township of Chester

  • The township notes that homes in Chester have wells and septic systems, so toilets cannot be flushed without power. It suggests filling a bathtub with water when a storm that could knock out power is coming.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Township Hall 908-879-5100 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 908-879-5514 For police matters that are not emergencies.
Public works 908-879-5916 Roads department. Office line.

Official alerts and information

  • Alert Chester: Free township emergency alerts by phone, text, and email. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Chester Emergency Management: The township's emergency management page. Website.

County services that cover Township of Chester

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