Wingate hurricane guide¶

Wingate is a town in Union County that runs water and sewer service for its customers, with water supplied by Union County Water. The Wingate Volunteer Fire Department serves the town. Union County says inland areas like this often get high winds, flooding, and even tornadoes when a hurricane passes through.

Official website: townofwingatenc.gov

What to know in Wingate¶

• To have yard debris picked up beside your bins, call Customer Service first. Cut limbs under 4 feet long and 6 inches across, under 50 pounds, and bundle them in piles one person can handle.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Town of Wingate Alert Center: Town alerts and emergencies, with email or text subscriptions through Notify Me. Website.

County services that cover Wingate¶

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

• UC Alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Union County Hurricane Preparedness: The county's official hurricane information page. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Wingate Public Works (water and sewer): Customer Service during office hours. After hours, call C-Com (Union County Communications) at 704-289-1591. Phone: 704-233-4411. 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://www.townofwingatenc.gov/177/Solid-Waste-Collection
• https://www.townofwingatenc.gov/
• https://www.townofwingatenc.gov/246/Fire-Department
• https://www.townofwingatenc.gov/AlertCenter.aspx
• https://www.townofwingatenc.gov/176/Public-Works