Sunset Valley hurricane guide¶

Sunset Valley is a small city in southwest Austin along U.S. 290, far from the coast. The city lists severe storms, floods, extreme heat, ice, and tornadoes among its natural hazards, and tropical storms can bring flash flooding here. The city has its own police department, contracts with the Austin Fire Department for fire protection, and runs its own water and wastewater lines, with water bought from the City of Austin.

Official website: sunsetvalley.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Sunset Valley Emergency Management: The city's emergency management page, with its hotline and preparedness links. Website.

County services that cover Sunset Valley¶

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

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• WarnCentralTexas.org: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. This regional system for Travis and nine nearby counties calls only landlines unless you register your cell or internet phone. You can register several numbers and addresses. Website.
• Accessible Hazard Alert System (AHAS): Emergency alerts in ASL and English voice and text for people who are Deaf, Blind, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind, from Travis County and the City of Austin. 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://www.sunsetvalley.gov/
• https://www.sunsetvalley.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management
• https://www.sunsetvalley.gov/departments/public-safety/police-department
• https://www.sunsetvalley.gov/departments/public-works-environmental-services