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Starkey hurricane guide

The Town of Starkey is in Yates County, on the west shore of Seneca Lake. The town publishes no hurricane or flood guidance of its own, so use the agencies on the Yates County page for emergency management, alerts, evacuation and shelter information. The town hall line, highway line and the town's email notifications are below.

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 Starkey. 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.
Town Hall 607-243-5410 Office line, Town Clerk. Not for emergencies.
Highway Department 607-243-7318 Town roads. Office line.
Road and traffic conditions (511NY) 511 Road closures and travel conditions.

Official alerts and information

  • Starkey email notifications: Create an account on the town website to get email notifications. Website.

County services that cover Starkey

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

  • Official list of open evacuation centers
  • 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.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.