Pittsburgh hurricane guide¶

Pittsburgh is an inland city, so the remains of tropical storms are mainly a flash flood and river flood concern, covered on the Allegheny County page. The city's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security plans and prepares for emergencies, and the city describes itself as a National Weather Service StormReady city. For county alerts and agencies, see the Allegheny County page.

What to know in Pittsburgh¶

• The city's emergency management page says Pittsburgh is a National Weather Service StormReady city.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Pittsburgh Emergency Management and Homeland Security: The city's emergency management page. Website.

County services that cover Pittsburgh¶

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

• Allegheny Alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Topics include severe weather and road closures. The county says emergency notifications can reach local phone numbers without signing up. 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 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Safety/Public-Safety/Emergency-Management-and-Homeland-Security
• https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Safety/Public-Safety/Public-Safety-Contacts
• https://www.511pa.com/