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Arp hurricane guide

Arp is a small city in southeastern Smith County, southeast of Tyler. It is far from the coast, but tropical storms that move inland can bring heavy rain, flooding, and high winds. The city has its own police department and runs its own water system.

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 Arp. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: cityofarptx.net

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
City Hall 903-859-6131 Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency 903-859-6042 Arp Police Department. For police matters that are not emergencies.

County services that cover Arp

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

  • Official list of open evacuation centers
  • Smith County Rave alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. The county uses Rave, with ETCOG, for threats to life and safety and for shelter information. A text that links to rave.smithtx.co is real. Website.
  • Smith County Office of Emergency Management: The county emergency management page, with the Tyler-Smith County Severe Weather Plan and the hazard mitigation plan. Website.

Power, water and debris

  • City of Arp Water Utilities: Water office line. For a water emergency, the city lists 903-216-6133. Phone: 903-859-6472. Website.
  • Water emergencies: City of Arp Water Utilities emergency contact. Phone: 903-216-6133. Website.

Sources

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