Wyoming County hurricane guide¶
The Wyoming County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) prepares for natural and man-made emergencies, staffs the county Emergency Operations Center, and coordinates damage assessment and recovery after disasters. The county has no county-wide floodplain ordinance, so each municipality has its own and you should check with your municipality. Code RED alerts cover severe weather and local road closures.
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 Wyoming County Emergency Management Agency. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in Wyoming County¶
- Wyoming County does not have a county-wide floodplain ordinance. Each municipality has its own, and the county's Floodplain page posts copies. Check with your municipality for updates.
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 | 570-836-3191 | Wyoming County EMA, 3880 US-6, Tunkhannock. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 570-996-2265 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| County information line | 570-836-3200 | Wyoming County Courthouse main number, Tunkhannock. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Road and traffic conditions (511PA) | 511 | Evacuation routes and road closures. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Wyoming County Code RED: Free alerts about approaching severe weather, local road closures, and other notices. Sign up before a storm. For questions call 570-836-2828. Website.
- Wyoming County floodplain ordinances: Floodplain ordinances posted by the county for local municipalities. 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.
Wyoming County's emergency management pages do not publish a list of shelters.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.
- Braintrim Township
- Clinton Township
- Eaton Township
- Exeter Township
- Factoryville Borough
- Falls Township
- Forkston Township
- Laceyville Borough
- Lemon Township
- Mehoopany Township
- Meshoppen Borough
- Meshoppen Township
- Monroe Township
- Nicholson Borough
- Nicholson Township
- Northbranch Township
- Northmoreland Township
- Noxen Township
- Overfield Township
- Tunkhannock Borough
- Tunkhannock Township
- Washington Township
- Windham 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.