Rhinebeck hurricane guide¶
The Town of Rhinebeck, in Dutchess County, links to a Rhinebeck Hazard Mitigation Plan on its Emergency Services page. The plan describes past flooding, road closures, and utility outages in the town from Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy. The town has no police department and contracts with the Village of Rhinebeck Police and the Dutchess County Sheriff. See the Dutchess County page for emergency management.
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 Rhinebeck. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: rhinebeckny.gov
What to know in Rhinebeck¶
- The town's hazard mitigation plan says Hurricane Irene brought heavy rain and flooding to the town, with damage to numerous roadways. It says Hurricane Sandy brought road closures, flooding, and utility outages, and that Rhinecliff Landing flooded.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall (Town Clerk's office) | 845-876-3409 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Highway Department | 845-876-6263 | Town roads and drainage. Office line. |
| Village of Rhinebeck Police | 845-876-8181 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Dutchess County Sheriff's Office | 845-486-3800 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Rhinebeck Emergency Services: The town's emergency services page. Website.
- Rhinebeck Hazard Mitigation Plan: The town's hazard mitigation plan (PDF), including its flood and storm history. Website.
County services that cover Rhinebeck¶
Dutchess County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Rhinebeck. 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.