Cuero hurricane guide¶
Cuero is the DeWitt County seat, on the Guadalupe River. Hurricanes and tropical storms can bring high winds, power outages, and river and flash flooding. The city has its own emergency management office, police and fire departments, and runs its own electric, water, and sewer service.
Checked on October 3, 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 City of Cuero. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: cityofcuero.com
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 361-275-6114 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Emergency management office | 361-275-2411 | City of Cuero Emergency Management. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police non-emergency | 361-277-3552 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Fire rescue non-emergency | 361-275-6114 | Cuero Fire Department. Extension 621. |
Official alerts and information¶
- CivicReady: The city's alert signup. Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
County services that cover Cuero¶
DeWitt County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Cuero. The DeWitt County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- CodeRED: The county's emergency alert system, for all residents. The link explains CodeRED and how to sign up. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- De Witt County Emergency Management: The county's official hurricane information page, with river flooding links and the evacuation map. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- City of Cuero Utility Customer Service: Report electric, water, and sewer problems during business hours. Press 5, then option 1. Phone: 361-275-6114. Website.
- Cuero Electric Department (after hours): Report an outage by phone. If there is no answer, call 361-243-1381. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 361-243-1649. Website.
- Cuero Water Department (after hours): Report water main breaks, sewer backups, and low water pressure. If there is no answer, call 361-243-0322. Phone: 361-243-1299. 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.cityofcuero.com/
- https://www.cityofcuero.com/159/Emergency-Management
- https://www.cityofcuero.com/112/Police-Department
- https://www.cityofcuero.com/m/directory
- https://www.cityofcuero.com/81/Utility-Services
- https://www.cityofcuero.com/87/Electric-Department
- https://www.cityofcuero.com/83/Water-Sewer-Department