Middletown hurricane guide¶

The Town of Middletown says storms and aggressive weather are becoming a part of life in town and has a Storm, Weather and Emergencies page with hurricane readiness and evacuation route links. Some areas of town are in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Residents can sign up for CodeRED alerts.

Official website: middletownri.gov

What to know in Middletown¶

• The town's storm page links rules and guidelines for the regional emergency shelter at Gaudet Middle School, written for a past winter storm in February 2026. Check town alerts to find out whether any shelter is open.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Middletown CodeRED: Free town alerts by phone, text, and email. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Middletown Storm, Weather and Emergencies: The town's storm and hurricane readiness page. Website.
• Middletown Floodplain Management: FEMA flood maps and flood insurance information. Website.

County services that cover Middletown¶

Newport County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Middletown. 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://middletownri.gov/765/Storm-Weather-Emergencies
• https://middletownri.gov/
• https://middletownri.gov/directory.aspx
• https://middletownri.gov/178/Middletown-Emergency-Management
• https://middletownri.gov/959/Floodplain-Management