Baker County hurricane guide¶
The Baker County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is part of the county government in Newton. The county tests its weather sirens at 10:00 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, starting in April, according to a notice on its website. Call the EMA to ask how to get county alerts.
Checked on October 8, 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 Baker County Emergency Management Agency. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in Baker County¶
- The county tests its weather sirens at 10:00 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month, starting in April. A test is not a real warning.
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 | 229-734-3000 | Baker County Board of Commissioners number shown on the EMA page. The state EMA directory lists 229-328-7831 for the EMA at 167 Baker Place. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 229-734-3002 | For police matters that are not emergencies. Answered 24 hours. |
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.
- City of Newton
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 October 8, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.