Creswell hurricane guide¶

Creswell is a small town in Washington County, a coastal county on the Albemarle Sound with hurricane evacuation zones. Storm surge, flooding, and high winds are the main dangers, so look up your zone on the county page. The town runs its own water and sewer system.

Official website: townofcreswell.com

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Town of Creswell alerts: Town news, notices, and alerts by email or text. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Creswell emergency management page: The town's emergency page, which points to Washington County Emergency Management. Website.

County services that cover Creswell¶

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

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Washington County Emergency Alerts (Hyper-Reach): Register your cell phone number for countywide emergency alerts. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Washington County Emergency Management: The county emergency management page, with Emergency Operations Center contacts and the alert signup link. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Creswell water and sewer: Water and sewer superintendent. To report low water pressure, call the town office at 252-797-4852. Phone: 252-796-7957. 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://townofcreswell.com/
• https://townofcreswell.com/alerts
• https://townofcreswell.com/emergency-management
• https://townofcreswell.com/water-utilities