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Hansford County hurricane guide

In Texas the County Judge directs emergency management. Hansford County has an Emergency Management page and a WENS alert portal, and the courthouse is in Spearman. The county is in the Panhandle, but the remains of a tropical storm can still bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and severe storms. For emergencies call 911, and for anything else call the numbers below.

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 Hansford County Emergency Management. 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.
County information line 806-659-4100 Hansford County Courthouse in Spearman. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency 806-659-4140 Hansford County Sheriff's Office. For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Hansford County WENS alerts: Free local updates and emergency warnings. Sign up before a storm. 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.

Hansford County does not publish a list of shelters or a shelter page. In an emergency, call the numbers above or check the county's alerts to ask about shelter, and do not go to a building unless officials say it is 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.

Sources

Checked on October 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.