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Altoona hurricane guide

Altoona is an inland city in Blair County. The city says about 700 properties are in the floodplain, along four streams: Spring Run, Brush Run, Mill Run, and Burgoon Run. The city coordinates emergency response with Blair County Emergency Management and the Blair County 911 Center. For county agencies, see the Blair County page.

Checked on October 10, 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 City of Altoona. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: altoonapa.gov

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
City Clerk 814-949-2486 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 814-949-2489 For police matters that are not emergencies.
Public works and floodplain questions 814-949-2447 Office line, weekdays. The city sends questions about whether a property is in a floodplain here.
Emergency operations center 814-949-2550 Listed by the city for use when the emergency operations center is activated.

Official alerts and information

  • Smart911 Emergency Alerts: Free emergency alerts. The city links to this sign up from its home page. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Altoona Emergency Management: The city's emergency management page. Website.
  • Altoona Floodplain Information: Flood maps, flood insurance, and floodplain rules. Website.

County services that cover Altoona

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

  • Alert Blair County (Smart911): Free emergency alerts by cell phone, VoIP phone, and email. Sign up before a storm. Website.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.