Abbeville hurricane guide¶

Abbeville is the parish seat of Vermilion Parish. The city has its own police and fire departments and runs its own electric, water, and sewer systems.

Official website: cityofabbeville.net

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• City of Abbeville alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Text Abbeville to 77295 for city alerts, or use the Smart911 app or website to choose how you get them. Website.

County services that cover Abbeville¶

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

• Vermilion Parish emergency alerts (Rave and Smart911): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Text VERMILION to 77295 for parish alerts, or use the Smart911 app or website to choose text, phone call, or email. Home phones in the 911 system get alerts automatically. Website.
• Vermilion Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness: The parish emergency management page, with tropical weather updates and the parish emergency operations plan. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• City of Abbeville water, sewer, and electric outages: For emergencies and after hours, call this number for city dispatch. Report other problems with the online form. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 337-893-8550. 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 October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://cityofabbeville.net/
• https://cityofabbeville.net/public-safety/
• https://cityofabbeville.net/report-an-issue/