Clinton hurricane guide¶
Clinton is a rural town in Dutchess County. Its Disaster Preparedness page, built with Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County, covers family plans, stream gauges for flood watching, road closures and shelters, and points to NY-Alert and the Ready Dutchess app. For county emergency management, see the Dutchess 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 Clinton. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: clintondcny.gov
What to know in Clinton¶
- The town's Disaster Preparedness page links stream gauge readings for flood watching and county road closure lists, and says shelters do not take household pets unless clearly stated.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 845-266-5853 | 1215 Centre Road, Rhinebeck. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Highway Department | 845-266-5853 | Town roads. Office line. Press option 4. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Clinton Disaster Preparedness: The town's preparedness page, with alert sign ups, stream gauges, road closures and shelter information. 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.
Clinton does not publish a standing list of shelters. The town's preparedness page says shelters will be designated by officials and links the Red Cross open shelter finder. Do not assume any location will be open.
County services that cover Clinton¶
Dutchess County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Clinton. The Dutchess County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- DutchessDelivery: Free county notifications by email or text, including emergency alerts and advisories. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Ready Dutchess app: The county's emergency app for push notifications about road and facility closures and severe weather. A county news release from 2022 says its map shows countywide emergency shelters and cooling or warming centers when open. 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.