Oriental hurricane guide¶

Oriental is a sailing town on the Neuse River, laced with smaller creeks, so storm surge and flooding are its main hurricane dangers. The town has its own police department and runs its own water system. Sign up for the town's text alerts before a storm.

Official website: townoforiental.com

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Oriental Alerts: Free town text alerts. Text ORIENTAL ALERTS to 91896. Sign up before a storm. Website.

County services that cover Oriental¶

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

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Official list of open evacuation centers
• Pamlico County SMS and voice notifications: Free county alerts by text or phone call. Text or call 252-501-9460 to subscribe, and text STOP to cancel. Website.
• County of Pamlico app: The county's app for iPhone and Android, with county notifications and updates. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Water emergencies: Water treatment operator, for main breaks, water plant problems, and other town emergencies such as impassable roads. Leave a message. For everyday issues, call Town Hall. Phone: 252-772-3144.
• Bay River Sewer: Sewer service in Oriental. Phone: 252-745-4812.

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://townoforiental.com/contact
• https://townoforiental.com/police-department
• https://townoforiental.com/index.asp?SEC=48D94C60-CC01-413F-B6DE-E011E760D3F5&DE=99C4A264-CE2E-4AA5-9BDC-7491410494CC
• https://townoforiental.com/