Lowndes County hurricane guide¶
The Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency in Hayneville handles disaster planning and response for the county. Lowndes County is inland, between Montgomery and Selma, and has no evacuation zones, but a tropical storm or the remains of a hurricane can bring flooding, tornadoes, and wind damage. Sign up for the county's free Hyper-Reach alerts before a storm.
Checked on October 2, 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 Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency. 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 | 334-239-1195 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| County information line | 334-548-2331 | Lowndes County offices, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office | 334-548-6151 | Main office line. For emergencies, call 911. |
| Hyper-Reach alert sign-up | 334-392-4292 | Call or text this number to sign up for county alerts. |
| Lowndes County Highway Department | 334-548-2324 | County roads. Office hours 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Hyper-Reach (Lowndes County EMA): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. For people who live or work in Lowndes County. You can also call or text 334-392-4292 to sign up. Website.
- Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency: The county EMA page, with the director's contact details. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
Lowndes County does not publish a shelter list on its website. If shelters open for a storm, watch for Hyper-Reach alerts, or call the emergency management office to ask where they are.
Radio, TV and weather¶
Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.
Radio stations¶
| Station | Frequency | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLWI-FM | 92.3 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (LP1) |
| WTSU | 89.9 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (LP2) |
| WAPR | 88.3 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (SR) |
Emergency Alert System roles come from the Alabama state EAS plan, last revised in January 2021, and the Alabama Broadcasters Association's station assignments of January 2026.
NOAA Weather Radio¶
A weather radio turns itself on for warnings, even in the middle of the night. Set it to this frequency.
| Station | Frequency | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|
| KIH55 | 162.400 MHz | Montgomery |
| WNG607 | 162.425 MHz | Greenville |
| WNG635 | 162.450 MHz | Selma |
| KIH59 | 162.550 MHz | Dozier |
TV stations¶
| Station | Channel | Network | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSFA (WSFA 12 News) | 12 | NBC | English |
| WAKA (WAKA Action 8 News) | 8 | CBS | English |
| WNCF (ABC32) | 32 | ABC | English |
| WCOV-TV (WCOV Fox 20) | 20 | Fox | English |
| WBXM-CD (Telemundo Montgomery) | 5 | Telemundo | Spanish |
| WAIQ (Alabama Public Television, APT) | 26 | PBS | English |
| WDIQ (Alabama Public Television, APT) | 2 | PBS | English |
| WIIQ (Alabama Public Television, APT) | 41 | PBS | English |
Official forecasts¶
- National Weather Service Birmingham: Local forecasts, watches, and warnings. Phone: 205-664-3010. Website.
- National Hurricane Center: Official hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- Alabama Power: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-888-2726. Website.
- Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC): Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-619-5460. Website.
- Dixie Electric Cooperative: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-239-1367. Website.
- Pioneer Electric Cooperative: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-533-0323. Website.
- South Alabama Electric Cooperative (SAEC): Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-556-2060. Website.
- Lowndes County Highway Department: County roads. Office hours 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: 334-548-2324. Website.
After the storm: help for displaced residents¶
If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.
Where to start¶
- 211 Connects Alabama: The 211 helpline for all 67 Alabama counties, run by nine local 211 offices of the United Ways of Alabama. Free and confidential, with help in over 150 languages. During disasters it shares information on shelters and road closures. Dial 211 at any hour, or call 888-421-1266. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211. Phone: 211. Website.
Housing and shelter¶
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: After a federal declaration, these centers help you apply for aid in person. Use the locator to find the nearest one. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
Food¶
- Heart of Alabama Food Bank: Regional food bank serving 12 central Alabama counties directly. Find a pantry near you on its site. Montgomery office. Phone: 334-263-3784. Website.
Money, work and insurance¶
- DisasterAssistance.gov: Apply for FEMA aid after a federal declaration. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
- SBA disaster loans: Low interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses after a declared disaster. Phone: 800-659-2955. Website.
Legal help¶
- Legal Services Alabama: Free civil legal help for low-income residents of all 67 counties, including help after a disaster with FEMA claims, insurance claims, housing, contractor fraud, and replacing documents. Apply by phone or online. Disaster Relief Hotline, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For other legal problems, call 866-456-4995, or 888-835-3505 in Spanish. Phone: 877-393-2333. Website.
Emotional support¶
- Carastar Crisis Center: One of Alabama's six state-funded crisis centers, for a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis. 24/7 crisis center in Montgomery. For a crisis at any hour, you can also call or text 988. Phone: 800-408-4197. Website.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text, any time. Phone: 988.
Relief organizations¶
- American Red Cross Central East Alabama Chapter: The Red Cross chapter for 18 Alabama counties, part of the Red Cross Alabama and Mississippi Region. Shelter, emergency help, and disaster relief. Montgomery office. Selma office: 334-874-4641. Alexander City office: 256-234-3291. For disaster help at any hour, call 1-800-733-2767. Phone: 334-260-3980. 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.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://ema.alabama.gov/contact/county-contacts/
- https://www.lowndes-al.gov/
- https://www.lowndes-al.gov/government/departments/sheriff_s_department/index.php
- https://www.lowndes-al.gov/alert_detail.php
- https://www.lowndes-al.gov/government/departments/highway_department/index.php
- https://www.lowndes-al.gov/government/departments/ema/index.php
- https://www.weather.gov/source/nwr/JS/CCL.js
- https://api.weather.gov/zones/county/ALC085
- https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WLWI
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WTSU
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WAPR
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WSFA
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WAKA
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WNCF
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WCOV-TV
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WBXM-CD
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WAIQ
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WDIQ
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WIIQ
- https://www.alabamapower.com/residential/residential-faqs.html
- https://caec.coop/
- https://www.dixie.coop/outage-reporting
- https://www.pioneerelectric.com/my-storm-center
- https://southaec.com/outage-safety/emergency-preparedness/
- https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
- https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- https://www.sba.gov/disaster/
- https://mh.alabama.gov/crisis-centers/
- https://www.211connectsalabama.org/frequently-asked-questions/
- https://hafb.org/partner-distribution-organizations/
- https://legalservicesalabama.org/disaster-relief/
- https://www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/about-us/locations/central-east-alabama.html