Ponder hurricane guide¶
Ponder is a town in Denton County in North Texas. The town has its own police department and a public works department with an after hours line for water main breaks and sewer stoppages. For storm and flood guidance, see the Denton County page.
Checked on October 10, 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 the Town of Ponder. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: pondertx.com
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 940-479-2396 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police non-emergency | 940-489-2256 | Ponder Police Department. For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Public works after hours | 940-479-7010 | Rings the on-call technician, for breaks and leaks in water mains and stoppages in sewer lines. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Ponder Emergency Alerts: The town's emergency alerts page, linked from the Police Department page. Website.
County services that cover Ponder¶
Denton County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Ponder. The Denton County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- Denton County Alerts (Everbridge): Free alerts. If you signed up before for CodeRED, Nixle, or Reverse 911, you must create a new account. The county also asks you to check with your city or town to see what notification systems it offers. Website.
- Denton County Emergency Management: The county's emergency management page. 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 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.