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Sussex County hurricane guide

The Sussex County Office of Public Safety oversees emergency operations, emergency planning, and the Emergency Operations Center, and works with six volunteer fire departments and two volunteer rescue squads. The county's pages do not publish hurricane evacuation or shelter details. The county home page links its CodeRED alert sign up, so register 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 Sussex County Office of Public Safety. 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.
County information line 434-246-1000 Sussex County Government Center, 15080 Courthouse Road, Stony Creek. Not for emergencies. Ask for the Office of Public Safety.
Road and traffic conditions (VA511) 511 Evacuation routes and road closures.

Official alerts and information

  • Sussex County CodeRED: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. The county home page links the CodeRED sign up. Website.

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.

Sources

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