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Damascus hurricane guide

Damascus is a town in Washington County, Virginia, in the mountains along Laurel Creek. The town says Hurricane Helene flooded downtown Damascus and nearby low-lying areas in September 2024, and it keeps a recovery page. The town's emergency page points to the Washington County alert system. See the Washington County page for the county's emergency management office.

Checked on October 10, 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 the Town of Damascus. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: damascus.org

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Town Hall 276-475-3831 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Volunteer Fire Department 276-475-5131 Administrative calls only. Not for emergencies.
Volunteer Rescue Squad 276-475-5509 Administrative calls only. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Damascus emergency services: The town's page on emergency services. It links the Washington County alert system, which sends free alerts by phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Hurricane Helene Recovery: The town's page on Hurricane Helene flooding in September 2024 and the recovery. Website.

County services that cover Damascus

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

  • 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.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.