Pinehurst hurricane guide¶
Pinehurst is a small city next to Orange in Orange County, where Gulf hurricanes can bring flooding, damaging wind, tornadoes, and long power outages. The city has its own police department and volunteer fire department, and it runs the local water, sewer, and limb pickup services.
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 Pinehurst. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: cityofpinehursttexas.com
What to know in Pinehurst¶
- The city says garbage service fees are waived during and after a natural disaster. City crews pick up limbs once a month, starting the third Monday.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 409-886-3873 | 2497 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Office line. Not for emergencies. Also utility billing. |
| Police non-emergency | 409-886-2221 | Pinehurst Police Department. For police matters that are not emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- City of Pinehurst email and text notifications: Free city news and alerts by text or email. Sign up before a storm. Website.
County services that cover Pinehurst¶
Orange County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Pinehurst. The Orange County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Look up your evacuation zone
- STAN (Southeast Texas Alerting Network): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. STAN serves Orange, Jefferson, Hardin, and Jasper counties. When you register, choose Orange County and your city under Subscriptions. The site is also in Spanish. Website.
- Orange County news and public notices: Where the county posts disaster declarations, sandbag locations, road and bridge closures, and damage surveys. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- Water and sewer (after hours): City of Pinehurst Water Department on-call line for emergencies after hours and on weekends. During business hours, call City Hall. Phone: 409-988-2446. 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.