Georgetown County will offer transportation to evacuation shelters on Tuesday.
The county will provide free transportation on Tuesday for county residents who need help reaching emergency evacuation shelters, according to a release from the county. Transportation to the county shelters in Georgetown and Pawleys Island will be available from noon until 4 p.m.
“It is imperative that anyone who needs to evacuate and is unable to arrange to reach an emergency shelter on their own request a pick-up during these hours,” states the release. “There will not be another opportunity provided to obtain door-to-door transportation to evacuation shelters after 5 p.m. on Tuesday.”
Anyone wishing to request transportation to a shelter should call 843-545-3195 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule a ride, the release says.
Shelters are at the following locations:
- Georgetown High School, 2500 Anthuan Maybank Drive, Georgetown
- Waccamaw Middle School, 247 Wildcat Way, Pawleys Island
According to the release, both locations will have sections that accept pets and the following conditions are imposed for those coming in with pets:
- Pets must be crated to be admitted. This goes for dogs, cats and any other animals brought in.
- Pets must be attended at all times by the person(s) bringing them in. That person will be responsible for all the pet’s care, including feeding, walking, etc.
- People should bring food, medication and any other items pets will need while being sheltered.
Those coming to shelters should also bring anything their families will need during their stay, including bedding, snacks, and activities for children.
For more information on shelters and other flood-related matters, please visit www.gtcounty.org or call 843-545-3273.