Clarendon County hurricane guide¶
Clarendon County Emergency Management is in Manning and shares its office line with Fire Rescue and EMS. The county sends emergency alerts through Hyper-Reach. It is an inland county on Lake Marion and the Santee area with no coastal evacuation zones, and its site did not post hurricane evacuation zones or a shelter list on the pages checked, so follow county alerts for storm instructions.
Checked on October 8, 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 Clarendon County Emergency Management. 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 | 803-435-4075 | Clarendon County Emergency Management, 219 Commerce St, Manning. Also the Fire Rescue and EMS office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 803-435-4414 | Clarendon County Sheriff's Office, Manning. For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Road and traffic conditions (SC 511) | 511 | Evacuation routes and road closures. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Clarendon County Hyper-Reach: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. 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.
Clarendon County did not publish a standing list of shelters on the pages checked. Shelters open only when announced, so do not go to a site until it is announced as open. Check county alerts and the state shelter page for open shelters.
Official list of open evacuation centers
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.
- City of Manning
- Town of Paxville
- Town of Summerton. Official website
- Town of Turbeville. Official website
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 8, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.