Southeast hurricane guide¶

Southeast is an inland town in Putnam County. The town's weather page asks residents to review a personal storm emergency plan and to check whether their property is flood prone, and it points to the National Hurricane Center for storm tracking. Emergency alerts come from NY-Alert, which the town asks residents to join.

Official website: southeast-ny.gov

What to know in Southeast¶

• The town describes comfort stations as places that may offer information, heating or cooling, electrical power, cell charging, and water, but not overnight accommodations. Check the town's alerts to find out whether one is open.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Southeast Weather Alerts: The town's storm preparation page, with its NY-Alert sign up link. Website.
• Southeast Emergency Information: The town's emergency information page, with comfort station and shelter policies. Website.

County services that cover Southeast¶

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

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• Putnam Alert: Free county alerts. Sign up before a storm by creating a Putnam Alert account from the county page. You can opt out at any time. Website.
• PREADY (Putnam preparedness): The county's severe weather preparedness page, including flash flood and extreme wind warnings. 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://southeast-ny.gov/258/Emergency-Information
• https://www.southeast-ny.gov/
• https://www.southeast-ny.gov/directory.aspx
• https://southeast-ny.gov/293/Weather-Alerts