Live Oak hurricane guide¶

Live Oak is the Suwannee County seat, far inland, where hurricane winds, heavy rain, fallen trees, and long power outages are the main risks. The city has its own police department and runs its own water, sewer, natural gas, and sanitation services.

Official website: cityofliveoak.org

What to know in Live Oak¶

• If you smell gas after a storm, leave the building and call 911 or the city from a safe place. The city runs the natural gas system and answers gas calls after hours.

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Live Oak¶

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

• Alert Suwannee: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Suwannee County Storm Information: The county's official hurricane information page. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Water, sewer, and gas calls (after hours): After 5 pm and on weekends, for city water, sewer, natural gas, and sanitation problems. For a gas leak, you can also call 911. Phone: 386-362-1313. Website.
• City of Live Oak Utilities (business hours): Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm, for water, sewer, and sanitation service. Phone: 386-364-3749. 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://www.cityofliveoak.org/public-safety-reminder-about-natural-gas/
• https://www.cityofliveoak.org/
• https://www.cityofliveoak.org/police-department/
• https://www.cityofliveoak.org/public-works/