Ten evacuation shelters are open in Horry County ahead of possible flooding.
A press release from Horry County says the American Red Cross has opened six evacuation shelters “in preparation for potential flooding and necessary evacuations.”
The shelters that are open include:
- Loris Elementary School
- Horry-Georgetown Technical College- Grand Strand campus
- Horry-Georgetown Technical College- Conway Campus
- City of Conway Parks and Recreation
- Whittemore Park Middle School
- Ocean Drive Elementary School
- North Myrtle Beach High School
- Conway High School
- Palmetto Bay Elementary School
- Aynor Middle School
When going to a shelter, people will need to take their own supplies such as batteries, bedding, identification, toiletries, and clothing, the release says. Shelters do not accept guns, alcohol, or animals.
The Horry-Georgetown Tech Conway campus is open to those with special needs. Those needing space there should contact the triage line at 1 800 578 2031.
Evacuees with animals can contact the Horry County Animal Care Center at 843-915-5930, according to the release. The HCACC is assisting animals that need to be cared for during evacuations and people are asked not to leave animals at home when evacuating.
The Horry County Emergency Operations Center is operating and a phone bank is available to assist residents and visitors with questions. To reach the phone bank, call 843-915-5150.
