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Burgaw hurricane guide

Burgaw is the county seat of Pender County, inland from the coast, so heavy rain, flooding, and wind are its main hurricane dangers. The town has its own police and fire departments and runs its own water, sewer, and storm drainage systems.

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 Burgaw. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: burgawnc.gov

What to know in Burgaw

  • The town Planning Department can tell you whether your property is in a flood zone and can give one-on-one advice, by phone or site visit, on protecting your property from flooding and drainage problems.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Town Hall 910-259-2151 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency 910-259-4924 Burgaw Police Department. For police matters that are not emergencies.
Public works 910-259-2901 Public Services, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Water and sewer lines, streets, ditches, and storm drains.

Official alerts and information

  • Town of Burgaw Alerts and Notifications: Sign up on the town website for town alerts and notifications. Sign up before a storm. Website.

County services that cover Burgaw

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

Power, water and debris

  • Water and sewer (after hours): Public Services after-hours emergency line. For emergencies only. Phone: 910-470-0457. Website.
  • Storm debris collection: Regular yard debris pickup is on Mondays and Fridays. Place limbs and yard waste along the right of way, out of the street. Debris left by a paid contractor is not picked up. Watch town alerts for storm cleanup instructions. Website.

Sources

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