Sand Lake hurricane guide¶
Sand Lake is a town in Rensselaer County. The Town of Sand Lake publishes an Emergency Management and Disaster Plan that covers floods and other emergencies and draws on Rensselaer County, the State of New York and the United States government for added help. For flood help, alerts and open shelters, also use 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 Sand Lake. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: townofsandlake.us
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 518-674-2026 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| State Police office in Town Hall | 518-674-4440 | New York State Police, which serves the town. For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Highway and Public Works | 518-674-2026 | Town roads and drainage. Dial the Town Hall number, then extension 102 or 101. Office line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Sand Lake Emergency Management and Disaster Plan: The town's emergency management and disaster plan. Website.
County services that cover Sand Lake¶
Rensselaer County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Sand Lake. 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.