Pharr hurricane guide¶

Pharr is a city in central Hidalgo County, home to the Pharr International Bridge. The city has its own police, fire, and EMS, runs its own water and sewer system, and can send emergency alerts through CodeRED and the federal wireless alert system.

Official website: pharr-tx.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Pharr CodeRED alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. The city also uses the federal wireless alert system to reach phones in a targeted area. Website.
• Pharr 311 app: Report problems that are not emergencies, such as downed streetlights, with a photo and your location. Website.

County services that cover Pharr¶

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

• E-Dalgo emergency alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. E-Dalgo covers severe weather, road closures, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Website.
• Hidalgo County hurricane preparedness: The county's official hurricane information page. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Public Utilities (water and sewer): Report water and sewer problems by phone or with the online forms. Phone: 956-402-4300. 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://pharr-tx.gov/
• https://pharr-tx.gov/government/city-directory/
• https://pharr-tx.gov/city-of-pharr-implements-integrated-public-alert-warning-system/
• https://pharr-tx.gov/residents/file-a-complaint/pharr-311/