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Independence hurricane guide

Independence is a small town in Tangipahoa Parish. The town has its own police and fire departments, and its Public Works Department runs the water service, sewer treatment plant, streets, and drainage.

Checked on October 2, 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 Town of Independence. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: townofindy.com

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
City Hall 985-878-4145 583 W Railroad Avenue. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency 985-878-4188 Independence Police, as listed by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. For police matters that are not emergencies.
Public works 985-878-4145 Water, sewer, streets, and drainage problems, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Help to evacuate

  • Evacuation assistance (Independence area): The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office lists this number for people in the Independence area who need help evacuating during an emergency. Phone: 985-878-2702.

County services that cover Independence

Tangipahoa Parish manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Independence. The Tangipahoa Parish guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

  • Official list of open evacuation centers
  • TANGIAlert: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. For help signing up, call 985-748-3211. Website.
  • Tangipahoa Parish storm updates: The parish's official hurricane information page, with road closures, shelter locations, and sandbag sites during storms. Website.

Sources

Checked on October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.