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Carthage hurricane guide

Carthage is a village in Jefferson County, next to Fort Drum. Its official site does not describe hurricane, flood or emergency management information of its own. Use the agencies on the Jefferson County page for emergency management, alerts, evacuation and shelter information. The village lists its own police department and offers notification sign up on its site.

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 Carthage. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Village Hall 315-493-1060 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 315-493-1141 For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Village of Carthage notifications: Email and text notices from the village. Use the Sign Up for Notifications form on the village site. Website.

County services that cover Carthage

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

  • Official list of open evacuation centers
  • Prepare Jefferson County NY app: Free mobile app from the county Fire and Emergency Management and Public Health departments. It has preparedness information, power outage information, and a way to report storm damage. Website.
  • Jefferson County Emergency Management: The county's emergency management page, with weather, Black River water level, and road condition links. Website.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.