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Wayne County hurricane guide

The Wayne County Emergency Management Agency plans for and coordinates response to emergencies in the county. The county says Wayne County frequently gets heavy rains, especially from the remnants of hurricanes and tropical storms, and asks you to avoid flooded roadways and Turn Around Don't Drown. Sign up for Wayne County Code RED alerts before a storm.

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 Wayne County Emergency Management Agency. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in Wayne County

  • The county says Wayne County frequently gets heavy rains, especially from the remnants of hurricanes and tropical storms. If you see a flooded roadway, turn around and do not drive through it.
  • The county Weather page lists NOAA Weather Radio at 162.5500 and asks everyone to keep an emergency preparedness kit in the home and in the car.

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 570-253-5970 Wayne County EMA, 43 Volunteer Drive, Honesdale. Extension 4220. The county directory also lists 570-253-1622. Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency 570-253-2641 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Road and traffic conditions (511PA) 511 Evacuation routes and road closures.

Official alerts and information

  • Wayne County Code RED: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Wayne County Weather page: The county's weather guidance, including heavy rain and flooded roads. 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.

Wayne County's emergency management pages do not publish a list of shelters. Check Code RED alerts and county announcements to learn whether any shelter is open. Do not go to a site until it is announced.

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.

Sources

Checked on October 8, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.