Fayette County hurricane guide¶

The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in Fayette coordinates storm preparedness for the county and its towns. Fayette County is inland, far from the coast, so the main dangers when the remains of a tropical storm move through are heavy rain, flash flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. Sign up for Fayette County ALERT before a storm.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Fayette County ALERT: Free alerts by text, email, voice, or app. You can also text FAYETTEALERTS to 38276. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Fayette County Emergency Management Agency: The county EMA page, with the storm shelter list, radar, and weather radio information. Website.

Evacuation centers¶

Fayette County does not publish a list of hurricane shelters. The county lists storm shelters and sirens, which are tornado shelters, in a table and on an interactive map. Check county alerts or call the EMA to find out whether one is open.

Official list of open evacuation centers

Cities and towns¶

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

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.fayetteco.net/home/departments/ema/
• https://www.fayetteco.net/home/departments/animal-control/
• https://www.fayetteco.net/home/departments/ema/community-notifications/
• https://www.fayetteco.net/home/departments/ema/storm-shelter-locations/