Chester hurricane guide¶

Chester is the Warren County town that includes Chestertown, in the Adirondacks, where flooding and wind from storm remnants are the concern. The town's site lists an Emergency Plan and a Hazard Mitigation plan under its Local Laws and Plans pages, and posted news about the preliminary FEMA flood map for Warren County. Use the Warren County page for alerts. The town lists its town clerk's office at Town Hall.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Chester plans (Emergency Plan and Hazard Mitigation): The town's Local Laws and Plans page, which lists its Emergency Plan and Hazard Mitigation plan. Website.
• FEMA flood map news: The town's news post about the preliminary FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map for Warren County. Website.

County services that cover Chester¶

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

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• Ready Warren County NY app: Free app for iPhone and Android. Turn on push notifications to get emergency messages from the Office of Emergency Services. Website.
• Warren County safety tips (flood, hurricane, thunderstorm): County safety tip sheets, including flood safety and hurricane safety. 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.chesterwcny.gov/town-clerktax-collector
• https://www.chesterwcny.gov/town-board/page/plans
• https://www.chesterwcny.gov/community/page/fema-issues-revised-flood-insurance-rate-map-warren-county-new-york