Mount Vernon hurricane guide¶

The City of Mount Vernon's Office of Emergency Management plans for natural and man made disasters and runs the city's Emergency Operations Center in large events. The city's Hazardous Weather page says hurricane season traditionally runs from June 1 to November 30 and that a severe storm can appear at any time of year. For evacuation zones and alerts, use the Westchester County page.

Official website: mountvernonny.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Mount Vernon Office of Emergency Management: The city's emergency management page. Website.
• Mount Vernon Hazardous Weather: Storm preparation tips from the city. Website.

County services that cover Mount Vernon¶

Westchester County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Mount Vernon. The Westchester 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
• Westchester County Emergency Alert Sign-Up: The county's emergency notification system for residents and people who work in the county, by email, text, or phone message. The county says it is used only for a major disaster or catastrophe. Website.
• Westchester County Hurricane Information: The county's official hurricane information page. 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.mountvernonny.gov/
• https://www.mountvernonny.gov/209/Office-of-Emergency-Management
• https://www.mountvernonny.gov/501/Hazardous-Weather