Forest County hurricane guide¶
Forest County Emergency Management is run by the county's Emergency Management Coordinator from the courthouse offices in Tionesta. Forest County is a rural, heavily wooded inland county along the Allegheny River, so the main storm risk is flash and river flooding. The county's website does not list an alert signup or shelter information, so call the office with questions.
Checked on October 8, 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 Forest 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 | 814-227-3600 | Forest County Emergency Management. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office | 814-755-3541 | Main office line for the Sheriff's Office. Not for emergencies. |
| 911 office | 814-755-2995 | Forest County 911 office. Not for emergencies. |
| Road and traffic conditions (PA 511) | 511 | Road closures and travel conditions. |
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.
This county's emergency management pages do not list standing hurricane shelters. Shelters are announced when a storm or flood happens, so do not go to a site until the county announces it. Follow county alerts and local news, and call the emergency management office if you need help.
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.
- Barnett Township
- Green Township
- Harmony Township
- Hickory Township
- Howe Township
- Jenks Township
- Kingsley Township
- Tionesta Borough
- Tionesta Township
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 8, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.