Philmont hurricane guide¶
Philmont is a village in Columbia County, New York. The village's emergency preparedness page says that hurricanes and heavy storms can cause property damage and power outages, and tells residents to check FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to learn their flood risk. It has its own email alert list and police department.
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 Village of Philmont. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: philmont.org
What to know in Philmont¶
- Homeowner's insurance does not cover flooding, the village says, and flood insurance policies typically take 30 days to go into effect, so buy it before storm season.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Village Office | 518-672-7032 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 518-672-4000 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Philmont village email alerts: Free village alerts by email. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Philmont Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery Help Center: The village's emergency preparedness page, with flood and storm guidance. Website.
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center: Linked by the village to look up the flood risk at your address. 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 village says shelters are designated by the Village and Columbia County officials in an emergency, and links to the Red Cross map of open shelters. Check village and county alerts to learn whether any shelter is open.
Official list of open evacuation centers
County services that cover Philmont¶
Columbia County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Philmont. 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.