Riverhead hurricane guide¶

Riverhead is a town in Suffolk County, New York. The town's pages checked do not describe hurricane or storm surge plans, but the town police department lists an emergency preparedness contact and the town offers a Notify Me alert sign up. For storm surge zones, evacuation routes, and county agencies, see the Suffolk County page.

Official website: townofriverheadny.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Riverhead Notify Me: Free town notices, including the Alert Center list, by email or text. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Riverhead Police Department: The police page lists an emergency preparedness contact at 631-727-4500, extension 767. Website.

County services that cover Riverhead¶

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

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Official list of open evacuation centers
• SuffolkAlert: Free emergency alerts by text or voice message. Text SuffolkAlerts to 67283 to sign up. You can also create a safety profile with Smart911. Website.
• Know Your Zone map: Look up your storm surge zone by address. 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.townofriverheadny.gov/
• https://www.townofriverheadny.gov/191/Police-Department
• https://www.townofriverheadny.gov/197/Highway
• https://www.townofriverheadny.gov/list.aspx