Manchester hurricane guide¶

Manchester is an inland town. Its Office of Emergency Management says it prepares for natural and man-made disasters and warns that government may be overwhelmed by a major snowstorm, hurricane, or other large-scale emergency, so families should keep a supply kit for 5 to 7 days. The pages read do not describe an alert sign up or shelters.

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 Manchester. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: manchesterct.gov

What to know in Manchester¶

The town says government may be overwhelmed by a large-scale emergency such as a major snowstorm or hurricane, and that every family should have an emergency supply kit with enough for 5 to 7 days for each person.

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	860-647-5235	Main town line, 41 Center Street. Not for emergencies.
Police Department	860-645-5500	Department line. Not for emergencies.
Water and sewer problems (town)	860-647-3201	Town water or sewer problems. Office line.

Official alerts and information¶

Manchester Emergency Preparedness: The town's emergency preparedness page. Website.
Manchester Emergency Management links and phone numbers: Utility problem numbers and emergency management links. 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.

This town's pages read for this guide do not list shelters. Do not go to any site until the town or the state says it is open. See the Capitol page for the state's shelter guidance.

County services that cover Manchester¶

Capitol Planning Region manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Manchester. The Capitol Planning Region guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

CTAlert: Connecticut's statewide emergency alert system, run by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Sign up before a storm. Also check your town's own alerts. Website.
Hurricanes (CT Prepares): The State of Connecticut's hurricane safety page. Website.

Sources¶

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