Halifax County hurricane guide¶
Halifax County Emergency Services runs emergency management, the countywide 911 system, and EMS. Halifax is inland, so the main hurricane dangers are flooding along rivers and creeks, strong wind, and falling trees. Sign up for the county's Nixle alerts before a storm, and follow Emergency Services for evacuation and shelter announcements.
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 Halifax County Emergency Services. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Emergency management office | 252-583-2088 | Halifax County Emergency Services. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office main line | 252-583-8201 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Animal services | 252-583-6651 | Halifax County Animal Control. After hours, on holidays, and on weekends, call 252-583-1991. |
| Road and traffic conditions (511) | 511 | Road conditions and closures. From outside North Carolina call 877-511-4662. Overnight and during emergencies, use DriveNC.gov. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Halifax County NC Emergency Services alerts (Nixle): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Messages in Spanish when available. Website.
- Halifax County Emergency Services: The county's emergency services page. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
Halifax County does not publish a standing list of hurricane shelters. If shelters open for a storm, Halifax County Emergency Services will announce them. Do not go to a shelter until officials say it is open, and watch the county's alerts for updates.
Help to evacuate¶
- Halifax County Animal Control: 568 Dogpound Road, Halifax. After hours, call Emergency Services at 252-583-1991. Phone: 252-583-6651. Website.
Radio, TV and weather¶
Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.
Radio stations¶
| Station | Frequency | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRDU | 100.7 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (LP1) |
Emergency Alert System roles come from the North Carolina state EAS plan of October 2019, the newest one published.
NOAA Weather Radio¶
A weather radio turns itself on for warnings, even in the middle of the night. Set it to this frequency.
| Station | Frequency | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|
| WNG537 | 162.525 MHz | Windsor |
| WWG33 | 162.450 MHz | Margarettsville |
| WXL59 | 162.475 MHz | Rocky Mount |
TV stations¶
| Station | Channel | Network | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRAL-TV (WRAL) | 5 | NBC | English |
| WTVD (ABC11) | 11 | ABC | English |
| WNCN (CBS 17) | 17 | CBS | English |
| WRAZ (FOX 50) | 50 | Fox | English |
| WUNC-TV (PBS North Carolina) | 4 | PBS | English |
| WUNP-TV (PBS North Carolina) | 36 | PBS | English |
| WUVC-DT (N+ Univision 40) | 40 | Univision | Spanish |
| WRTD-CD (Telemundo Raleigh) | 54 | Telemundo | Spanish |
Official forecasts¶
- National Weather Service Raleigh: Local forecasts, watches, and warnings. Phone: 919-326-1042. Website.
- National Hurricane Center: Official hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- Dominion Energy North Carolina: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 866-366-4357. Website.
- Duke Energy Progress: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-419-6356. Website.
- Halifax Electric Membership Corporation: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-690-0522. Website.
- Roanoke Cooperative (Roanoke Electric Cooperative): Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-358-9437. Website.
- Town of Enfield (electric): City utility office. The city does not publish a separate outage line. Phone: 252-445-3146. Website.
- Town of Hobgood Electric Department: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 252-578-0106. Website.
- Town of Scotland Neck (electric): City utility office. The city does not publish a separate outage line. Phone: 252-826-3152.
- Halifax County Public Utilities, Water Division: County water system. Call with water problems or concerns. Office line. Phone: 252-583-1451. Website.
After the storm: help for displaced residents¶
If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.
Where to start¶
- NC 211: The 211 helpline for all 100 North Carolina counties, run by United Way of North Carolina. Free and confidential, in most languages. Dial 211 at any hour. From outside North Carolina, call 888-892-1162. Phone: 211. Website.
Housing and shelter¶
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: After a federal declaration, these centers help you apply for aid in person. Use the locator to find the nearest one. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
Food¶
- Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: Regional food bank for 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. Find a pantry or mobile market by ZIP code on its site. Raleigh headquarters. The food bank has six branches. Phone: 919-875-0707. Website.
Money, work and insurance¶
- DisasterAssistance.gov: Apply for FEMA aid after a federal declaration. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
- SBA disaster loans: Low interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses after a declared disaster. Phone: 800-659-2955. Website.
Legal help¶
- Legal Aid of North Carolina: Free civil legal help for low-income residents of all 100 counties, including problems after a disaster with housing, insurance, benefits, and contractors. Also written 1-866-219-LANC. Apply by phone, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, or apply online. Phone: 1-866-219-5262. Website.
Emotional support¶
- Trillium Health Resources: The public LME/MCO that manages mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services in 46 eastern and central counties. Behavioral Health Crisis Line, answered by licensed clinicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Member and Recipient Services: 1-877-685-2415. For a crisis at any hour, you can also call or text 988. Phone: 1-888-302-0738. Website.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text, any time. Phone: 988.
Relief organizations¶
- American Red Cross Northeastern North Carolina Chapter: The Red Cross chapter for 21 counties in northeastern North Carolina. It runs shelters and gives emergency help after disasters and home fires. Chapter office in Greenville. For disaster help at any hour, call 1-800-733-2767. Phone: 252-355-3800. Website.
Cities and towns¶
Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.
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://www.halifaxnc.com/174/Emergency-Services
- https://www.halifaxnc.com/222/Sheriffs-Office
- https://www.halifaxnc.com/200/Animal-Control
- https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/traffic-travel/511-information/Pages/default.aspx
- https://local.nixle.com/signup/widget/i/5331
- https://www.halifaxnc.com/213/Public-Utilities
- https://www.weather.gov/source/nwr/JS/CCL.js
- https://api.weather.gov/zones/county/NCC083
- https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WRDU
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WRAL-TV
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WTVD
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WNCN
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WRAZ
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WUNC-TV
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WUNP-TV
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WUVC-DT
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WRTD-CD
- https://www.dominionenergy.com/north-carolina/report-outage-or-emergency
- https://www.duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/overhead-power-lines
- https://www.halifaxemc.com/outage-stormsafety/
- https://www.roanokecooperative.com/outages/report-an-outage/
- https://www.enfieldnc.org/electric-utilities
- https://www.thetownofhobgood.com/after-hours-emergencies
- https://www.townofscotlandneck.com/
- https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
- https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- https://www.sba.gov/disaster/
- https://www.trilliumhealthresources.org/about-us
- https://nc211.org/about/
- https://foodbankcenc.org/locations
- https://legalaidnc.org/topic/disaster/
- https://www.redcross.org/local/north-carolina/about-us/locations/northeastern-north-carolina-chapter.html