Colonie hurricane guide¶

Colonie is an inland town next to the city of Albany. The town's Emergency Management and Planning page links to flood preparation advice, NY-ALERT, and the Albany County Special Needs Registry. It does not describe hurricane zones, so use the county page for county agencies.

Official website: townofcolonie.gov

What to know in Colonie¶

• The town's emergency page lists a How to Prepare for a Flood page, and points residents to NY-ALERT, the New York State all-hazards alert portal, where you can subscribe to emergency information by email, phone, or text.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Colonie Emergency Management and Planning: The town's emergency page, with NY-ALERT information, flood preparation, and the Albany County Special Needs Registry. Website.

County services that cover Colonie¶

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

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• Albany County Emergency Management Unit: Unit page with the county's newsletter, persons in need program, and search and rescue information. Not for active emergencies. Call 911. 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.

• https://www.townofcolonie.gov/departments/emergencyplanning/
• https://www.townofcolonie.gov/