Hillsdale hurricane guide¶

Hillsdale is an inland town in Columbia County, New York. Its Emergency Management and Storm Preparedness page says the town has an emergency plan, an emergency operations center and a designated storm shelter designed to withstand high winds. The town points residents to Columbia County NY-Alert for emergency messages and offers its own text alerts.

Official website: hillsdaleny.com

What to know in Hillsdale¶

• The town says it has a designated storm shelter designed to withstand high winds. Shelters open only when announced, so check county and town alerts first.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Hillsdale Emergency Management and Storm Preparedness: The town's emergency plan, storm preparedness and county emergency information. Website.
• Columbia County NY-Alert: Free county emergency messages by phone, email or text. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Hillsdale town text alerts: The town's own text alert sign up. Website.

County services that cover Hillsdale¶

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

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• NY-Alert: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. The county page says to sign up to receive alerts for Columbia County. Website.
• Columbia County Emergency Management: The county's emergency management page, with notices, plans, and the special needs registry. 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://hillsdaleny.com/emergency-management-storm-preparedness/
• https://hillsdaleny.com/
• https://hillsdaleny.com/emergencies/