Southampton County hurricane guide¶
Southampton County's Emergency Management Coordinator runs the county's emergency management program and works with the Southampton County Fire and Rescue Association. This is an inland southeast Virginia county, so the main tropical storm risks are flooding from heavy rain, wind, and power outages. The county sends emergency alerts through Regroup, run by the Sheriff's Office, so sign up before a storm. For flood maps and floodplain rules, contact the Department of Community Development.
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 Southampton County Emergency Management Coordinator. 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 | 757-742-6760 | Emergency Management Coordinator. The county says this is a non-emergency employee number. For all emergencies call 911. |
| County information line | 757-653-3015 | Southampton County Administration Center, Courtland. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 757-653-2100 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Floodplain questions | 757-742-6756 | Environmental Engineer, Department of Community Development. Questions about flood maps and floodplain rules. Not for emergencies. |
| Road and traffic conditions (511 Virginia) | 511 | Evacuation routes and road closures. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Regroup emergency alerts: Free emergency alerts from the Sheriff's Office. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Southampton County floodplain management: Flood maps, floodplain rules, and how to prepare for flooding. 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 Southampton County pages checked do not list hurricane shelters. If the county opens a shelter for a storm, expect it to be announced through the county's emergency alerts. Do not go anywhere until it is announced. Call the emergency management office at 757-742-6760 on a weekday to ask what the county plans.
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 Boykins
- Town of Branchville
- Town of Capron
- Town of Courtland. Official website
- Town of Ivor
- Town of Newsoms
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.
- https://www.southamptoncounty.org/departments/emergency_management_coordinator/index.php
- https://www.southamptoncounty.org/departments/community_development/floodplain_management.php
- https://www.southamptoncounty.org/departments/sheriff_office/index.php
- https://511virginia.org/
- https://www.southamptoncounty.org/departments/sheriff_office/sign_up_for_emergency_alerts.php