Rancho Viejo hurricane guide¶

Rancho Viejo is a small town in Cameron County that strongly recommends residents evacuate when officials advise it, and no shelters open within the town. After a storm, residents get back in only through a police checkpoint on Rancho Viejo Drive. The town has its own police department, on duty 24 hours a day.

Official website: ranchoviejotexas.com

What to know in Rancho Viejo¶

• The town's Emergency Management Director decides when residents may return, after fire, police, and utility crews inspect the area. Everyone must re-enter through a law enforcement checkpoint on Rancho Viejo Drive and show proof of residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill. All other entry points are closed to vehicles and pedestrians.
• After a hurricane, volunteers can sign up at the Town Municipal Office to help clear roads. The town has little equipment, so chain saws, axes, and shovels are welcome.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Rancho Viejo alert system: The town's alert system. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Rancho Viejo Emergency Preparedness: The town's official hurricane information page, with its evacuation, re-entry, and volunteer procedures. Website.

Help to evacuate¶

• Town evacuation help: The town's hurricane plan says it will provide buses to help residents who need transportation in an evacuation. Tell the town now about any special medical needs. Phone: 956-350-4093.

County services that cover Rancho Viejo¶

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

• Look up your evacuation zone
• CodeRED (Cameron County): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Run by the Cameron County Emergency Communications District for evacuation notices, weather advisories, and other emergencies. Alert calls come from 1-206-536-3695; save it as a contact named CodeRED. Website.
• Cameron County Emergency Management: The county's official hurricane information page, with evacuation maps, STEAR registration, and preparedness guides. Also in Spanish. 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 3, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.ranchoviejotexas.com/municipal-departments/emergency-preparedness/
• https://www.ranchoviejotexas.com/
• https://www.ranchoviejotexas.com/municipal-departments/police-department/