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Van Zandt County hurricane guide

Van Zandt County Emergency Management works from State Highway 64 in Canton, and the county offers Smart911 for alerts. The county is inland in East Texas, and heavy rain, flash flooding, and wind from the remains of a tropical storm are possible. For emergencies call 911.

Checked on October 9, 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 Van Zandt County Emergency Management. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Emergency management office 903-567-7558 Van Zandt County Emergency Management, 24632 State Hwy 64, Canton. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency 903-567-4133 Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office, 1220 West Dallas Street, Canton. For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Smart911 Van Zandt County: Free alerts such as evacuation orders, shelter in place orders, and weather alerts. You can also add details for 911 call takers. Sign up before a storm. Website.

Evacuation centers

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Van Zandt County does not publish a shelter list on its emergency management page. Listen for county alerts, and do not go to a building unless officials say it is open.

Cities and towns

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

Sources

Checked on October 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.