Otsego County hurricane guide¶

The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, in Cooperstown, runs fire and EMS training and coordinates the county's response to disasters. The county names flooding and high winds that down power wires among the weather events that can create an emergency, and its Hyper-Reach alerts cover events such as major flooding and extended road closures. The county's weather page links to river gauges and National Weather Service flash flood guidance.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Community Sign-Up (Hyper-Reach): The county's mass communication system for local emergencies such as major flooding and extended road closures. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Otsego County weather readiness: The county's weather page, with National Weather Service links, river gauges and flash flood guidance. Website.

Evacuation centers¶

Otsego County does not publish a standing list of shelters on the pages we checked, so do not assume any location will be open. Sign up for the county's Hyper-Reach alerts and check the Office of Emergency Services for announcements. The county advises keeping your local emergency numbers handy and staying tuned to local radio and television stations for updates.

Official list of open evacuation centers

Cities and towns¶

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

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 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/emergency_services/index.php
• https://www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/sheriff_s_office/index.php
• https://www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/emergency_services/weather.php