Pasadena hurricane guide¶

Pasadena is a large city in southeast Harris County along the Houston Ship Channel, with areas near Galveston Bay and Armand Bayou. Heavy rain and flash flooding are common storm dangers, and areas in evacuation zones can face storm surge. The city runs its own Office of Emergency Management, police department, water system, and sanitation.

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 Pasadena Office of Emergency Management. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: pasadenatx.gov

What to know in Pasadena¶

Pasadena has outdoor warning sirens for chemical releases and life-threatening weather such as tornadoes. The sirens have one meaning: go indoors and take shelter immediately. They give no voice message, so check ReadyPasadena alerts for details. They are tested every Saturday at noon.
If you live in an evacuation zone threatened by storm surge, the city says to plan your evacuation with your family now. Check the ZIP code evacuation map to see whether your home is in a zone, and follow local officials on evacuations and re-entry.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
City Hall	713-477-1511	Office line. Not for emergencies.
Office of Emergency Management	713-475-5588	City of Pasadena. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency	713-477-1221	For police matters that are not emergencies.
Mayor's Action Line	713-475-5555	Report city service problems, such as street and drainage issues, by phone or with the online service request form.

Official alerts and information¶

ReadyPasadena Alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. To sign up by text, text PTXREADY to 77295. Website.
Pasadena Storm Center: Official city storm updates, closures, and alerts before, during, and after a storm. Website.
Pasadena hurricane safety: The city's official hurricane information page, with the city's Hurricane Guide. Website.

Help to evacuate¶

STEAR registration information: The city's page on the state registry for people who may need extra help in an emergency, with forms in English and Spanish. Register online or by calling 211. Registering does not guarantee evacuation or other help. Website.

County services that cover Pasadena¶

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

Look up your evacuation zone
ReadyHarris Alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
Ready Harris Accessible Alerts: Accessible alerts by text and email. To sign up by text, text Ready to 281-609-9093. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

Public Works (water and wastewater): The city's Water Distribution Division responds to water outages and leaks. Office line. Phone: 713-475-7834. Website.
Sanitation (garbage, brush, heavy trash): Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some areas are served by Frontier Waste Solutions instead of city crews. Phone: 713-475-7884. Website.

Sources¶

Checked on October 3, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.