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Howard County hurricane guide

The Howard County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in Big Spring, runs under an interlocal agreement with the City of Big Spring, so county and city plan together. The county publishes a disaster supply list and says it maintains an Emergency Management Plan, and says warning the public is also a responsibility of FEMA, the Emergency Alert System, and the National Weather Service. The county page does not describe flood or storm guidance in detail.

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 Howard County Office of 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.
Emergency management office 432-264-2202 Howard County Office of Emergency Management, 300 South Main St., Suite 207, Big Spring. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency 432-264-2231 For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Emergency Management Coordinator page: The county OEM page, with a disaster supply list and the emergency management plan overview. 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.

Howard County's website does not publish shelter information that we could find. Shelters, if any, are announced for each event. Check county alerts and call the county or Sheriff's Office for current information. Never assume a shelter is open.

Official list of open evacuation centers

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