Oxford hurricane guide¶

Oxford is the county seat of Granville County. The city has its own police and fire departments, runs its own water and sewer system, and sends emergency alerts through its own CodeRED system, which is separate from the county's.

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 Oxford. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: oxfordnc.org

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
City Hall	919-603-1100	Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police department	919-693-3161	Main line. For emergencies, call 911.
Public works	919-603-1151	Public Works and Utility Department. The Street Department handles cleanup after natural disasters.

Official alerts and information¶

City of Oxford CodeRED: Free city alerts by phone, text, and email. Separate from Granville County's CodeRED, so register for both. Help signing up: 919-603-1100, option 0. Website.

County services that cover Oxford¶

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

Official list of open evacuation centers
Granville Alert: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Alerts are sent to the addresses you register. Save 919-925-3997 in your phone as Granville Alert, because voice alerts come from that number. Website.
Granville County Disaster Preparedness: How to make a plan and a kit, and where to find open shelters, evacuation orders, and road conditions. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

Oxford Water and Sewer: City water and sewer office, weekdays 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: 919-603-1152. Website.

Sources¶

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