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Washington County hurricane guide

The Washington County Department of Emergency Management, in Abingdon, coordinates emergency services with the county's volunteer fire and rescue organizations, keeps the county Emergency Operations Plan, and is the point of contact for the county's E-911 system. The county sends emergency alerts for incidents such as fires, floods, severe weather, and evacuation notices. Enroll before a storm. The county's pages do not give separate flood or shelter guidance.

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 Washington County Department of Emergency Management. 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 276-525-1330 Washington County Emergency Management, 1 Government Center Place, Suite A, Abingdon. Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency 276-676-6000 Sheriff's Office administration and central dispatch line. For police matters that are not emergencies.
Road and traffic conditions (VA511) 511 Evacuation routes and road closures.

Official alerts and information

  • Washington County emergency alerts (SiSA): Free alerts by phone from the county. Sign up before a storm. You can also update your registration on the same system. Website.
  • Washington County Emergency Management: The county's emergency management page and Emergency Operations Plan. 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.