La Plata hurricane guide¶

La Plata is the county seat of Charles County. The town's Emergency Preparedness page covers emergency kits and family plans for severe storms and other emergencies. For county emergency management, evacuation, and shelter information see the Charles County page.

Checked on October 10, 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 La Plata. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: townoflaplata.org

What to know in La Plata¶

The town's emergency kit advice says supply kits can be used during severe storms, power outages, and evacuations, and should hold at least three days of provisions.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
Town Hall	301-934-8421	Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police	301-934-1500	Police department line from the town directory. For emergencies call 911.
Public works (water and storm drain emergencies)	301-932-3870	The town lists this line for water outages, water main breaks, sewage, and storm drain issues. Life threatening emergencies call 911.

Official alerts and information¶

La Plata Notify Me: Free official notifications from the town by email or text. Website.
La Plata Emergency Preparedness: The town's emergency kit and family plan page. Website.

County services that cover La Plata¶

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

Look up your evacuation zone
Charles County Citizen Notification System (CNS): Free alerts by phone, email, text, or the Everbridge mobile app. Sign up before a storm. For account help call 301-645-0734. CNS is not a substitute for 9-1-1. Website.

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.