Hope Mills hurricane guide¶
Hope Mills is a town just south of Fayetteville, about 100 miles from the coast. Hurricanes can still bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and wind that brings down trees and power lines. The town has its own police and fire departments, and the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) provides power, water, and sewer.
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 Hope Mills. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: townofhopemills.com
What to know in Hope Mills¶
- Town Public Works picks up yard waste weekly. Limb piles up to 5 feet by 5 feet by 3 feet are free, and you can take extra branches and brush to the Cumberland County container sites on Camden Road and Blackbridge Road at no cost.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 910-424-4555 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police non-emergency | 910-425-4103 | Hope Mills Police Department. For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Fire rescue non-emergency | 910-424-0948 | Hope Mills Fire Department. For a fire or any emergency, call 911. |
| Public works | 910-429-3387 | Yard waste and trash collection. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Hope Mills Notify Me: Town news and notices by email or text. Website.
- Hope Mills Hurricane Preparedness: The town's official hurricane information page, with its storm preparation guide. Website.
County services that cover Hope Mills¶
Cumberland County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Hope Mills. The Cumberland County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Cumberland Alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Alerts cover severe weather, evacuations, and protective actions. Website.
- Storm Updates and Resources: The county's official hurricane information page, with alerts, damage reporting, and weather updates. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC): Power, water, and sewer for Hope Mills. Answered 24 hours a day. Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 910-483-1382. 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://townofhopemills.com/196/Garbage-Recycling-Yard-Waste
- https://townofhopemills.com/
- https://townofhopemills.com/179/Police-Department
- https://townofhopemills.com/149/Fire-Department
- https://townofhopemills.com/195/Public-Works
- https://townofhopemills.com/321/Inclement-Weather
- https://townofhopemills.com/1580/Hurricane-Preparedness---Storm-Preparati
- https://www.faypwc.com/report-emergency/