Mitchell County hurricane guide¶

The Mitchell County Emergency Management Agency in Camilla helps local government with planning, response, recovery, and mitigation for natural and man-made disasters. The county says it is a Storm Ready Community and asks all residents to register for Code Red 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 Mitchell County Emergency Management Agency. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

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	229-336-2060	Mitchell County EMA, 5201 US Highway 19 S, Camilla. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency	229-336-2032	Sheriff's Department administration. The jail and dispatch line is 229-336-2030. For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information¶

Mitchell County Code Red: Free weather alerts. The county encourages every resident to register before a storm. 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.

Mitchell County's pages do not list shelters. Wait for an announcement through Code Red before going to any shelter.

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 Baconton
City of Camilla
City of Meigs
City of Pelham
Town of Sale City

Sources¶

Checked on October 8, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.