Port Aransas hurricane guide¶

Port Aransas is on Mustang Island, a barrier island in the county's Zone A1, where hurricanes bring storm surge, flooding, and destructive wind. The TxDOT ferry to Aransas Pass runs only when weather permits, so plan your route off the island early. The city has its own police department, emergency management coordinator, and natural gas utility.

Official website: cityofportaransas.org

What to know in Port Aransas¶

• When you evacuate, go inland to high ground and do not evacuate along the coast. If you cannot drive or travel with family or friends, call City Hall at 361-749-4111 to arrange a ride.
• Re-entry after a storm is phased, and city officials announce which areas may return. Disaster cards are no longer used. Bring a current government photo ID and a government document showing your address, such as a utility bill, mortgage deed, or property tax papers.
• The free TxDOT ferry between Port Aransas and Aransas Pass runs 24 hours a day, weather permitting. Tune to AM 530 for ferry rules and emergency broadcasts.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• City of Port Aransas alerts (CivicPlus): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. For emergency texts only, text COPA to 38276. Website.
• Port Aransas Emergency Management: The city's official hurricane information page, with re-entry, evacuation, and gas safety information. Website.

Help to evacuate¶

• Evacuation rides through City Hall: If you cannot provide your own transportation in a called evacuation, call City Hall to arrange a ride. Phone: 361-749-4111. Website.

County services that cover Port Aransas¶

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

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Reverse Alert: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Shared by Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi for hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, flash floods, and other emergencies. You can also text BEREADYCCNC to 888777. Website.
• Nueces County Hurricane Information: The county's official hurricane information page, with the South Texas Hurricane Guide in English and Spanish. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• City of Port Aransas Gas Department: When you evacuate, the city asks you to turn off the natural gas line at your home. If you smell, see, or hear a gas leak, do not turn anything on or off that could cause a spark, leave the area, and call 911 and the Gas Department. Do not pile storm debris near your gas meter. Phone: 361-749-4111. 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://cityofportaransas.org/departments/emergency-management/
• https://cityofportaransas.org/hurricane-information/hurricane-after-the-storm/
• https://cityofportaransas.org/departments/transportation/
• https://cityofportaransas.org/departments/police-department/