Warren County hurricane guide¶
The Emergency Management Division of Warren County Emergency Services plans for and coordinates the response to disasters in the county, from its office at 890 US Highway 158 Bypass in Warrenton. Warren County is inland and has no storm surge evacuation zones, so heavy rain, flash flooding, high winds, and falling trees are the main hurricane dangers. The county does not post shelter information ahead of time, so call Emergency Services when a storm threatens.
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 Warren County Emergency Management. 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 | 252-257-1191 | Office line, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Not for emergencies. After hours, call 911. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 252-257-3456 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Animal services | 252-257-6137 | Warren County Animal Control, 142 Rafters Lane, Warrenton. |
| Water and sewer emergencies | 252-257-3456 | For Warren County Public Utilities customers after hours. The Sheriff's Office contacts the on-call technician. |
| Road and traffic conditions (511) | 511 | Road closures and travel conditions from NCDOT. Overnight and during emergencies, use DriveNC.gov. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Warren County Emergency Management: The county emergency management page, with contact details and a supply kit checklist. 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.
Warren County does not publish a standing list of hurricane shelters. When a storm threatens, call Emergency Services at 252-257-1191 to ask about open shelters. The county's animal control office warns that people shelters do not accept pets, so plan ahead for your pets and leave early if you are told to.
Help to evacuate¶
- Warren County Animal Control: The county's pet preparedness page lists what to pack for each pet, and explains how to get carriers and ID tags ready before a storm. Phone: 252-257-6137. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WQDR-FM | 94.7 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (State Primary (SP-1), LP1, PEP) |
| WDCG | 105.1 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (State Primary 2 (SP-2), LP2) |
| WRAL | 101.5 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (SR) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WNG586 | 162.500 MHz | Henderson |
| WXL58 | 162.550 MHz | Chapel Hill |
| 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.
- Warren County Public Utilities: Office line on weekdays. For an emergency after hours, call the Sheriff's Office at 252-257-3456, which contacts the on-call technician. An after-hours service fee may apply. Phone: 252-257-3645. 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 Greater Triangle Area Chapter: The Red Cross chapter for 10 counties in the Triangle area. It runs shelters and gives emergency help after disasters and home fires. Chapter office in Raleigh. For disaster help at any hour, call 1-800-733-2767. Phone: 919-231-1602. 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.warrencountync.com/154/Emergency-Management
- https://www.warrencountync.com/315/Sheriff
- https://www.warrencountync.com/149/Animal-Control
- https://www.warrencountync.com/333/Public-Utilities
- https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/traffic-travel/511-information/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.warrencountync.com/635/Emergency-Preparedness
- https://www.weather.gov/source/nwr/JS/CCL.js
- https://api.weather.gov/zones/county/NCC185
- https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WQDR
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WDCG
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WRAL
- 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://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/triangle-area-chapter.html