Dayton hurricane guide¶

The town's Emergency Awareness and Preparedness page links to Rockingham County Emergency Management, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, FEMA, and the American Red Cross. Town Public Works manages storm water drainage system projects. For county alerts and emergency management, see the Rockingham County page.

Official website: daytonva.gov

What to know in Dayton¶

• Town Public Works repairs water and sewer lines and manages storm water drainage system projects. VDOT owns and maintains most roads in the town.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Dayton Emergency Awareness and Preparedness: The town's page of links to county, state, and federal emergency management. Website.

County services that cover Dayton¶

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

• Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Shared by Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Website.
• Rockingham County flood guidance: The county's flood preparation page. 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 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.daytonva.gov/1346/Public-Works
• https://www.daytonva.gov/1219/Contact-Us
• https://www.daytonva.gov/1336/Police-Department
• https://www.daytonva.gov/1250/Emergency-Awareness-and-Preparedness