Dexter hurricane guide¶

Dexter is a village in Jefferson County where the Black River meets Lake Ontario. The village does not publish a hurricane or flood page of its own. Flash flooding and wind from storm remains are the main concerns. Use the agencies on the Jefferson County page for emergency management, alerts and shelter information.

What to know in Dexter¶

• The village describes itself as at the end of the Seaway Trail, where the Black River meets Lake Ontario.

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Dexter¶

Jefferson County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Dexter. 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.

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://www.villageofdexterny.gov/
• https://www.villageofdexterny.gov/contact.html
• https://www.villageofdexterny.gov/police.html