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Morris County hurricane guide

Morris County's Emergency Management Coordinator works from the County Judge's office at the courthouse in Daingerfield. The county is far from the coast, but tropical storms that move inland can still bring heavy rain, flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. The county does not publish its own alert signup, so follow county and city announcements and never drive through flooded roads.

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 Morris 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.
Emergency management office 903-645-3691 Morris County Emergency Management Coordinator and County Judge's office. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office 903-645-2232 Morris County Sheriff's Office. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Morris County Emergency Management: The county emergency management page. The county does not publish an alert signup, so also follow your city and local news for storm updates. 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.

Morris County does not publish a shelter list. If shelters are needed, officials announce them for each emergency. Do not go to a site until officials announce it is open.

Radio, TV and weather

Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.

Radio stations

Station Frequency Language Notes
KKYR-FM 102.5 FM English Emergency Alert System primary station (LP1)

Emergency Alert System roles come from the Texas Emergency Alert System Plan, approved in December 2017 and updated in January 2026, published by the Texas Association of Broadcasters.

NOAA Weather Radio

A weather radio turns itself on for warnings, even in the middle of the night. Set it to this frequency.

Station Frequency Transmitter
KWN32 162.425 MHz Gilmer

TV stations

Station Channel Network Language
KTBS-TV (KTBS 3) 3 ABC English
KTAL-TV (NBC 6) 6 NBC English
KSLA (KSLA News 12) 12 CBS English
KMSS-TV (Fox 33) 33 Fox English
KLTS-TV (LPB) 24 PBS English

Official forecasts

  • National Weather Service Shreveport: Local forecasts, watches, and warnings. Phone: 318-631-3669. Website.
  • National Hurricane Center: Official hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings. Website.

Power, water and debris

  • Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO): Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 888-218-3919. Website.
  • Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 877-707-2232. Website.
  • Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative (URECC): Toll-free (866) 804-1674. Text OUT to (855) 939-3744 (single-meter accounts only). Phone: 903-680-2100. Website.

After the storm: help for displaced residents

If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.

Where to start

  • 2-1-1 Texas: The free 211 helpline for all of Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, answered by 25 Area Information Centers. Help finding food, housing, child care, crisis counseling, and disaster services, day or night. Dial 211 at any hour. If 211 does not connect, call 877-541-7905. Choose your language, then option 1 for local services or option 4 to register for STEAR. Phone: 211. Website.

Housing and shelter

  • FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: After a federal declaration, these centers help you apply for aid in person. Use the locator to find the nearest one. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.

Food

  • East Texas Food Bank: Regional food bank for 26 counties. It supplies local food pantries and meal sites. Tyler office. Call or use its website to find a food pantry near you. Phone: 903-597-3663. Website.

Money, work and insurance

  • DisasterAssistance.gov: Apply for FEMA aid after a federal declaration. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
  • SBA disaster loans: Low interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses after a declared disaster. Phone: 800-659-2955. Website.
  • Lone Star Legal Aid: Free civil legal help for low-income residents of 72 counties in east and southeast Texas, including the Houston and Beaumont areas. Its Disaster Relief team helps with lost legal papers, home repair contracts, landlord problems, proof of home ownership, and FEMA appeals. Call to apply. Houston main office: 713-652-0077. You can also apply online. Phone: 800-733-8394. Website.

Emotional support

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text, any time. Phone: 988.

Relief organizations

  • American Red Cross East Texas Chapter: The Red Cross chapter for 28 counties in northeast Texas, part of the Red Cross North Texas Region. Shelter, emergency help, and disaster relief. Tyler office. Longview office: 903-753-2091. Texarkana office: 903-793-5602. Paris office: 903-737-4390. For disaster help at any hour, call 1-800-733-2767. Phone: 903-581-7981. Website.

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.