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San Buenaventura hurricane guide

San Buenaventura, commonly called Ventura, is a coastal city on the Pacific coast of Ventura County. The city's own pages focus on flooding from heavy rain, which it says affects streets such as Harbor Boulevard, and on evacuation orders and warnings. The city publishes no hurricane page. See the Ventura County page for county agencies and shelter guidance.

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 San Buenaventura. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in San Buenaventura

  • The city says flash flooding can occur and advises moving to higher ground at once if a flash flood is possible, without waiting for instructions. Sand and sandbags for Ventura residents are at the City's Maintenance Yard at 336 Sanjon Road, first come, first served, from dawn to dusk. Call 805-652-4525 to ask about availability.
  • The city uses the statewide terms Evacuation Order, Evacuation Warning, and Shelter-in-Place Order. An Evacuation Order means an immediate threat to life and a lawful order to leave now.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
City Hall 805-654-7800 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 805-339-4400 Police Department office line. Not for emergencies.
Public Works drainage and debris 805-654-7702 Report debris and overgrowth in public drainage facilities. For emergencies or after hours call 805-339-4399.
Floodplain Management 805-654-7887 Office line for floodplain questions.

Official alerts and information

  • VC Alert: Ventura County emergency alerts. The city asks residents to register before heavy rain. Website.
  • City emergency alerts: The city's emergency updates page. Website.
  • Ready for Rain: The city's flood and heavy rain preparedness page. Website.
  • City evacuation maps: The city's evacuation plan and maps. Website.
  • Floodplain Management: Flood maps, FEMA flood insurance contacts, and floodplain studies. Website.

County services that cover San Buenaventura

Ventura County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in San Buenaventura. The Ventura 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.