Emergency Contacts
Save these emergency contact numbers (waterproof or laminated card is one way)! Cell phones are not always reliable on the shore. A VHF marine radio is recommended. For more safety recommendations visit Safety on the Virginia Seaside Water Trail.
U.S. Coast Guard
- VHF Marine Radio Channel 16
- Chincoteague Station: 757-336-2855
- Parramore Beach Station: 757-787-9527
- Cape Charles Station: 757-331-2000
Virginia Marine Police
- VHF Marine Radio Channel 16
- 1-800-541-4646
- Eastern Shore Office: 757-414-0713 (Mondays & Wednesdays 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon)
Virginia State Police
- Onancock: 757-787-5813
- Accomack and Northampton: 757-678-5404
Chincoteague Police
- 757-336-0911
Northampton County Sheriff
- 757-678-0911
Accomack County Sheriff
- 757-787-0911
