Heflin hurricane guide¶

Heflin is the county seat of Cleburne County in northeast Alabama, at the edge of the southern Appalachian Mountains. When a hurricane or tropical storm passes, the main dangers are strong wind, falling trees, flash flooding, and tornadoes. The city has its own police department and a volunteer fire department.

Official website: cityofheflin.org

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Heflin¶

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

• Cleburne EMA emergency alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Everyone who signs up gets tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for their area. Website.
• Cleburne County EMA/911: The county's emergency page, with alert signup, family planning tips, and the special needs program. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Heflin Water Works and Sewer Board: Water and sewer service, and garbage service requests. Phone: 256-463-2201.
• Limb and leaf pickup: The city street department picks up limbs and leaves. Call City Hall to ask for a pickup. Phone: 256-463-2290.

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 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.cityofheflin.org/contact
• https://www.cityofheflin.org/departments/heflin-police-department
• https://www.cityofheflin.org/departments/heflin-street-department