Yates County hurricane guide¶
The Yates County Office of Emergency Services, in Penn Yan, coordinates the county's response to emergencies of all kinds, works with the Enhanced 911 dispatch center, and maintains county plans for disaster preparedness and hazard mitigation. The county offers free Notify Me alerts, including an Emergency Management list.
Checked on October 9, 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 Yates County Office of Emergency Services. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Emergency management office | 315-536-3000 | Yates County Office of Emergency Services, 939 State Route 14A, Penn Yan. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 315-536-4438 | For police matters that are not emergencies. Main number for the Sheriff's Office, 227 Main Street, Penn Yan. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Yates County Notify Me: Free alerts by email or text. The Alert Center lists include Emergency Management, Highway road closures, and Public Safety. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Yates County Emergency Preparedness: County page on volunteer opportunities, the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
Yates County does not publish a standing list of shelters on the pages we checked. Call the Office of Emergency Services at 315-536-3000 on weekdays with questions, sign up for Notify Me alerts, and check county and local alerts. Call 911 in an emergency.
Official list of open evacuation centers
Cities and towns¶
Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.
- Town of Barrington
- Town of Benton
- Village of Dresden
- Village of Dundee
- Town of Italy
- Town of Jerusalem
- Town of Middlesex
- Town of Milo
- Village of Penn Yan
- Town of Potter
- Village of Rushville
- Town of Starkey
- Town of Torrey
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 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.