Yorktown hurricane guide¶
Yorktown is an inland town in Westchester County. The town's pages do not describe hurricane or flood plans of their own, but the town has an emergency alert system, a Nixle alert service from the police department, and an engineering page with a Report Flooding link. For county agencies and the county hurricane planning zone, see the Westchester 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 Yorktown. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: yorktownny.gov
What to know in Yorktown¶
- People with special needs can sign up for the police department's First Responders Alert Registry so responders have key information before they arrive.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 914-962-5722 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 914-962-4141 | Police number shown on the town site. The town also lists it for after hours sewer emergencies. For emergencies call 911. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Yorktown Alerts: The town's page for its emergency alert system and Nixle community alerts. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Nixle Community Alert System: Police department alert service with emergency alerts and advisories. Website.
- Engineering, Sewer and Stormwater: Town engineering page. It has a Report Flooding link. Website.
County services that cover Yorktown¶
Westchester County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Yorktown. 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.