Richmond County hurricane guide¶
The Richmond County Department of Emergency Services, in Warsaw on the Northern Neck, includes the Office of Emergency Management, which provides preparedness, response and recovery services. The county offers a weather alerts signup. County pages reviewed give no zone or shelter details, so call the office or watch county alerts before a storm.
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 Richmond County Department of Emergency Services. 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 | 804-333-5089 | Richmond County Department of Emergency Services, 152 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 804-333-3611 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Road and traffic conditions (VA511) | 511 | Evacuation routes and road closures. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Richmond County Weather Alerts: Weather alert signup linked from the county Emergency Services page. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Richmond County Emergency Services: The county's official emergency services page. 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 Richmond County pages reviewed do not list shelters. Call the Department of Emergency Services at 804-333-5089 and watch county alerts. Do not go to a shelter until the county announces 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.
- Town of Warsaw. Official 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 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.