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Lake Forest hurricane guide

Lake Forest is a city in Orange County. The city's emergency preparedness page does not describe hurricane or tropical storm risk, so use the Orange County page for the county's flood guidance and agencies. The city sends official notifications through AlertOC and Nixle, and police services are provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

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 Lake Forest. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: lakeforestca.gov

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
City Hall 949-461-3400 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency 949-770-6011 For police matters that are not emergencies. Police services are provided by contract with the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
City emergency hotline 949-461-3536 Recorded updates during an emergency.

Official alerts and information

  • Alert OC (Lake Forest): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. The city also uses Nixle. Website.
  • Lake Forest Emergency Preparedness: The city's emergency preparedness page. Website.

County services that cover Lake Forest

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

Sources

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