Orangeburg County hurricane guide¶
The Orangeburg County Office of Emergency Services is the coordinating agency for the county's response when a disaster or major emergency threatens. The county lists natural disasters and severe weather among the events it handles. The county site did not post a hurricane evacuation zone map 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 Orangeburg County Office of Emergency Services. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in Orangeburg County¶
- To report storm damage to a structure, use the county's online storm damage report form.
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 | 803-531-3020 | Orangeburg County Office of Emergency Services, 1558 Ellis Avenue, Orangeburg. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The director's line is 803-533-6265. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 803-531-4647 | Main office line for the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office. For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Road and traffic conditions (SC 511) | 511 | Evacuation routes and road closures. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Orangeburg County Code Red Weather Warnings: 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.
Orangeburg County did not publish a standing list of hurricane shelters on the pages checked. Shelters open only when the county announces them, so do not go to a site until it is announced. Check the county's alerts and website for open shelters.
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.
- Town of Bowman. Official website
- Town of Branchville
- Town of Cope
- Town of Cordova
- Town of Elloree. Official website
- Town of Eutawville
- Town of Holly Hill
- Town of Livingston
- Town of Neeses
- Town of North. Official website
- Town of Norway
- City of Orangeburg. Official website
- Town of Rowesville
- Town of Santee
- Town of Springfield
- Town of Vance
- Town of Woodford
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.