Cochise County hurricane guide¶

Cochise County Emergency Management, in Bisbee, supports the county's fire, police, EMS, and public works agencies in large emergencies. The county names wildfires, flash flooding, and severe storms and wind as its immediate natural threats. Its Flood Control District says sandbag stations are available at different sites, and points to the Highway Division for locations. Sign up for the county emergency alerts before a storm.

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 Cochise County Emergency Management. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in Cochise County¶

The county's Flood Control District page says sandbag stations are available for county residents at different sites and asks residents to contact the Highway Division for locations and times.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
Emergency	911	Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Emergency management office	520-432-9223	Cochise County Emergency Management, 1415 Melody Lane, Building A, Bisbee. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency	520-803-3550	For police matters that are not emergencies. The sheriff's page also lists 520-432-9500 and 800-362-0812.

Official alerts and information¶

Cochise County Emergency Alerts: Free county emergency notifications. Sign up before a storm. Website.
Cochise County Flood Control District: Flood hazard education, floodplain information, and sandbag station information. Website.
Cochise County Emergency Preparedness: Family emergency plan and kit guidance. The county lists wildfires, flash flooding, and severe storms and wind as its immediate natural threats. Website.

Evacuation centers¶

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Shelters open only when local officials announce them. Check your county alerts and local news to find out whether a shelter is open near you, and do not go to a site until it is announced as open. If officials tell you to evacuate, leave right away.

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.

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.