Poestenkill hurricane guide¶
Poestenkill is a town in Rensselaer County. The town publishes no hurricane or flood page of its own. For emergency management, alerts and shelters, see the Rensselaer County page.
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 Poestenkill. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: poestenkillny.com
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 518-283-5100 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Highway Department | 518-283-4144 | Town roads. Office line. |
County services that cover Poestenkill¶
Rensselaer County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Poestenkill. The Rensselaer County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- NY-Alert text alerts: Free state emergency and weather alerts by text. Text 333111 with your county name, without the word County or any spaces or punctuation. 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.