Plymouth County MA in Massachusetts faces hurricane / nor'easter risk across its 661 square mile area. Plymouth the Pilgrim landing site faces Pilgrim Nuclear decommissioning and coastal flooding. Plymouth serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Nor'easter |
| Secondary Hazard | Coastal Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | Sandy 2012 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (508) 830-9100 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Plymouth County MA |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Population | 521 |
| Area | 661 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Massachusetts Counties
Barnstable County MA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
7/10
Moderate
Dukes County MA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
7/10
Moderate
Nantucket County MA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
7/10
Moderate
Suffolk County MA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
6/10
Moderate
Bristol County MA
Hurricane / Nor'easter
6/10
Moderate
Berkshire County MA
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low