Dorset hurricane guide¶
Dorset is a town in Bennington County, Vermont. Its town website lists the town office, the sheriff's department for law enforcement, and the town garage, with no separate emergency or flood page. The main danger from a hurricane or tropical storm here is heavy rain and flooding from a storm's remnants, with wind and power outages. See the Bennington County page for county and state agencies.
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 Dorset. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: dorsetvt.org
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 Office | 802-362-4571 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 802-442-4900 | Bennington County Sheriff's Department, which provides law enforcement for Dorset. |
| Town Garage (highway department) | 802-362-5244 | Town roads. Not for emergencies. |
County services that cover Dorset¶
Bennington County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Dorset. The Bennington County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- VT-ALERT: Free state emergency alerts for evacuation information, severe weather advisories, and road interruptions. Sign up before a storm. 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.