Hideaway hurricane guide¶

Hideaway is a gated lake community about 13 miles northwest of Tyler, and the city has the same boundaries as the Hide-A-Way Lake Club. The city has no employees: the club's security staff run the gates and patrol, the Lindale Fire Department provides fire coverage under contract, and a private company, Undine, supplies water. Tropical storms that move inland can bring heavy rain, flooding, and high winds, so follow Smith County alerts.

Official website: cityofhideaway.org

County services that cover Hideaway¶

Smith County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Hideaway. 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.

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://cityofhideaway.org/about
• https://cityofhideaway.org/fire-coverage-information
• https://cityofhideaway.org/undine-llc-water-provider