Norwalk hurricane guide¶
Norwalk is a city in Los Angeles County. The city's Office of Emergency Management has a flooding page and runs the Norwalk Emergency Alert System. The city's incident updates page describes a past event in February 2026 in which it responded to localized flooding, and an earlier event in which more than 8,000 sandbags were distributed.
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 City of Norwalk. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: norwalk.org
What to know in Norwalk¶
- The city's flooding page says to evacuate immediately if told to, never drive around barricades, and call Fire Station 20 at 562-863-0214 or Fire Station 115 at 562-868-5212 to ask about sandbag stock.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 562-929-5700 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Public Safety Department | 562-929-5732 | Non-urgent quality of life matters such as parking. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Station | 562-863-8711 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Norwalk Emergency Alerts: The city's free emergency alert sign up. Website.
- Norwalk flooding guidance: The city's flood safety page. Website.
County services that cover Norwalk¶
Los Angeles County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Norwalk. The Los Angeles County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- Alert LA County: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Many cities run their own alert systems, listed on the county's Emergency Notifications page. Website.
- Ready LA County flooding guidance: The county's flood safety page. 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.
- https://norwalk.org/departments_services/public_safety/office_of_emergency_management/be_ready/flooding.php
- https://www.norwalk.org/
- https://norwalk.org/departments_services/public_safety/when_to_call_public_safety_vs_sheriff_s_station.php
- https://norwalk.org/departments_services/public_safety/office_of_emergency_management/index.php