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City of Staunton hurricane guide

The City of Staunton sends emergency alerts, e-notifications, and flood awareness text alerts for heavy rain and stream flow, and can send Wireless Emergency Alerts as an approved IPAWS alerting authority. Staunton is an independent city in the Shenandoah Valley, so tropical storms reach it as heavy rain, flooding, and wind. Call 911 for emergencies.

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 Staunton. 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.
City information line 540-332-3800 General city number. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency 540-332-3842 For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Staunton Alert Message: Free alerts for road closures, utility issues, and emergencies, and a separate flood awareness text alert for heavy rain and stream flow. 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.

The city's alerts page does not list shelters. Watch city alerts and do not go to a building unless officials say it is open.

County services that cover City of Staunton

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

Sources

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