Little Compton hurricane guide¶
Little Compton is a coastal town in Rhode Island. The town says its coastal location leaves it open to inland and coastal flooding, coastal erosion, and wind and storm surge damage from hurricanes. The Emergency Management Agency uses the CodeRED system for town wide emergencies and the town posts a hurricane evacuation map.
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 Little Compton. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: littlecomptonri.org
What to know in Little Compton¶
- Open the town's Hurricane Evacuation Map for Little Compton from the Emergency Management page. The town also lists the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry for people who may need extra help in a hurricane, storm, or other emergency.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 401-635-4400 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police and dispatch | 401-635-2311 | Public Safety Complex line, also the after hours dispatch number for emergency management. For emergencies call 911. |
| Emergency Management Director | 401-635-2323 | Fire chief's office at the Public Safety Complex. After hours call dispatch at 401-635-2311. |
| Public Works | 401-592-0076 | Limited office hours. Leave a message. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Little Compton CodeRED: Town emergency notifications, also used for road closures. Website.
- Little Compton Emergency Management: The town's emergency management page. Website.
- Little Compton Hazard Mitigation: The town's flood and hazard mitigation page. Website.
County services that cover Little Compton¶
Newport County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Little Compton. The Newport County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Look up your evacuation zone
- Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA): RIEMA asks people to sign up for CodeRED emergency notifications. Ask your town emergency manager which alert system your town uses. 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://littlecomptonri.org/departments/emergency_management/index.php
- https://littlecomptonri.org/
- https://littlecomptonri.org/departments/police/index.php
- https://littlecomptonri.org/departments/public_works/index.php
- https://littlecomptonri.org/departments/emergency_management/hazard_mitigation.php