Clay County hurricane guide¶
Clay County's Emergency Management Coordinator has an office in the County-City Municipal Building in Henrietta, west of the courthouse. The county is far from the coast, so heavy rain, including from the remains of a tropical storm, can cause flash flooding. Sign up for county alerts and never drive through flooded roads.
Checked on October 9, 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 Clay County Emergency Management Coordinator. 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 | 940-538-4052 | Clay County Emergency Management Coordinator, in the County-City Municipal Building, Henrietta. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 940-538-5611 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Clay County Emergency Alert (Hyper-Reach): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. The county's home page links this sign up. Website.
- Clay County Emergency Management Coordinator: The county's emergency management page, with links to FEMA, the Red Cross, the National Weather Service, and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. 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.
Clay County does not publish a list of shelters. If shelters open, follow announcements from the county and your city. Do not go to a shelter until it is announced as open.
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.
- City of Bellevue
- City of Byers
- City of Dean
- City of Henrietta. Official website
- City of Jolly
- City of Petrolia
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 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.