City of Harrisonburg hurricane guide¶
The City of Harrisonburg's Office of Emergency Management plans for, responds to, and helps the city recover from large-scale emergencies, including disaster sheltering and evacuations. The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Alerts program sends alerts through Everbridge. The regional hazard plan ranks flooding and dam failure, drought, hurricanes, and severe winter weather among the highest hazards for the area.
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 City of Harrisonburg Office of 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 | 540-432-7703 | Fire Administration number listed on the Office of Emergency Management page. Not for emergencies. |
| Non-emergency | 540-434-4436 | Listed as the non-emergency number on the Office of Emergency Management page. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department administration | 540-437-2600 | Police office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Road and traffic conditions (VA511) | 511 | Evacuation routes and road closures. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Harrisonburg Local Hazards: The city page on the hazards that affect the area, including flooding and hurricanes. 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.
The city pages checked do not publish a standing list of shelters. If shelters are opened, the city announces them through its alerts. Do not go to a site until it is announced as open.
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 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.