Mexico Beach hurricane guide¶

Mexico Beach is a small beach city on the Gulf coast in eastern Bay County. It was damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018 and has since rebuilt much of its infrastructure. The Bay County Sheriff's Office provides police service, and the city runs its own fire rescue department.

Official website: mexicobeachfl.gov

What to know in Mexico Beach¶

• The city says it rebuilt much of its infrastructure, including the boat canal and beachfront parks, after damage from Hurricane Michael in 2018.
• Mexico Beach Fire Rescue is staffed 24 hours a day and has a personal watercraft and a beach vehicle for water rescues.

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Mexico Beach¶

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

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Official list of open evacuation centers
• AlertBay: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Bay County Emergency Management: The county's official hurricane information page. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• City of Mexico Beach sanitation and yard waste: Garbage is collected twice a week. Yard waste piles larger than 4 by 4 by 8 feet are special pickups arranged with City Hall. Contractor debris is not collected. Phone: 850-648-5700. 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 September 30, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://mexicobeachfl.gov/
• https://mexicobeachfl.gov/residents/public-safety/
• https://mexicobeachfl.gov/government/staff-directory/
• https://mexicobeachfl.gov/residents/public-works-department/