Ossining hurricane guide¶

The Town of Ossining is in Westchester County, on the Hudson River. The town says its riverfront has suffered significant damage from periodic flooding from storms, high tides, and sea level rise. The Police Department sends emergency text alerts through Nixle, and the town has an email alerts sign up.

Official website: townofossiningny.gov

What to know in Ossining¶

• The town says improving coastal resiliency along the shoreline is a priority, to reduce risk during the next storm.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Ossining Police Nixle alerts: Emergency text alerts. Text your zip code to 888777 to join. Website.
• Town of Ossining Email News and Alerts: Free town email alerts. Confirm by the email you receive. Website.

County services that cover Ossining¶

Westchester County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Ossining. 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.townofossiningny.gov/cms/
• https://www.townofossiningny.gov/cms/contacts/13-town-offices
• https://www.townofossiningny.gov/cms/departments/police
• https://www.townofossiningny.gov/cms/contacts/email-signup