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Hattiesburg hurricane guide

Hattiesburg is the largest city in Forrest County, inland with no hurricane evacuation zones. Tropical storms can still bring heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, tornadoes, and power outages. The city has its own police and fire departments and runs the city water, sewer, and garbage service.

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 City of Hattiesburg. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: hattiesburgms.com

What to know in Hattiesburg

  • The city says roughly 25 percent of Hattiesburg property is in a special flood hazard area, and several areas outside it flood quickly in intense rain. Check your flood risk and flood insurance before storm season.
  • Property owners must keep drainage on their own property clear and must not dump anything into creeks. Report blocked drainage to the City Action Line at 601-545-4500.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
City information line 601-545-4500 City Action Line for water and sewer problems, trash and debris pickup, and other concerns.
Police non-emergency 601-544-7900 Hattiesburg Police Department main line. For police matters that are not emergencies.
Fire Department 601-582-3311 Hattiesburg Fire Department. Not for emergencies.
Public works 601-545-4648 Public Works main office.

County services that cover Hattiesburg

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

  • Hub Alerts: Alerts by text, voice call, and email, run by the City of Hattiesburg and paid for jointly with the Forrest County Emergency Management District. Text HBURG to 888777 to sign up. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • City of Hattiesburg Storm Center: Storm updates from the City of Hattiesburg, posted with Forrest County Emergency Management. Website.

Power, water and debris

  • City of Hattiesburg Water and Sewer: Water and sewer main office. Report water and sewer problems through the Action Line at 601-545-4500. Billing: 601-545-4634. Phone: 601-545-4530. Website.
  • Sanitation and Solid Waste: Weekly city garbage and trash collection, and damaged or extra cans. Phone: 601-545-4545. Website.

Sources

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