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Ventura County hurricane guide

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services runs Ready Ventura County and VC Alert. The county says winter storms can bring excessive rainfall and flooding, and it points residents to vcemergency.com for trusted and timely disaster information. Burn areas shed water faster, so flooding can be worse there. Tropical storm remains can bring heavy rain.

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 Ventura County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in Ventura County

  • The county says to avoid driving or walking in flooded areas, abandon vehicles and move to higher ground if possible, and be aware of recent burn areas, where soil resists water absorption and may be more prone to flooding.
  • The county says local fire stations keep sandbag supplies on hand to help you protect your property from flooding.

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 805-322-4676 Ventura County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office 805-654-2380 Ventura County Sheriff's Office main office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • VC Alert: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. You can also register at 888-772-4482 or vc.alert@ventura.org. Website.
  • VC Emergency: The county's source for trusted and timely disaster information. Website.
  • Ready Ventura County flood guidance: The county's flood preparation and safety page. 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.

Ventura County points residents to VC Emergency for trusted and timely disaster information during an emergency. The pages reviewed do not list standing shelters. Check VC Alert and VC Emergency, and do not go to a site until it is announced.

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.

Sources

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