Disaster Preparedness

In the event of a hurricane or other disaster, the Washington Housing Authority will take action that allows us to protect our tenants and property. In the event of a disaster, follow the instructions provided by law enforcement, elected officials and other professionals regarding evacuation and other safety measures before, during and after a disaster. For safety and preparedness information about hurricanes, fires, blackouts, hazardous materials biological threats, cyber-attacks, and other threats, as well as special considerations about home safety for families, seniors, infants and pets visit Ready.gov.

Additional Resources

American Red Cross (Beaufort County Chapter)
252-946-4110

Beaufort County Emergency Management
252-946-2046

Beaufort County Health Department
252-946-1902

City of Washington Inspections Division
252-975-9352 / 252-975-9304

National Flood Insurance Program
1-800-427-4661

North Carolina Natural Gas
1-800-275-6264

Washington Utilities (Power Outages. Water & sewer system problems)
252-975-9320

Tideland EMC (Power Outages)
252-943-3046

Progress Energy (Power Outages)
1-800-419-6356

N.C. Department of Transportation (Highway Conditions)
252-946-3689

Weather Report
252-927-2000 or 252-974-5465, ext. 1500

N.C. Highway Patrol
1-800-441-6127
U.S. Cellular Customers *HP

Telephone Directory Assistance
411

Washington Police Records
252-975-9375