The North Myrtle Beach 911 Emergency System experienced some delays on Friday as Hurricane Florence continues to move through the area.
A press release from the city around 7:30 p.m. says when Florence’s winds dropped down to safe levels on Friday afternoon, emergency and other crews returned to the roads to provide service.
“Public Safety personnel caught up with all the calls for assistance they took at the height of the storm here, and fire trucks have been responding to calls for service as well,” states the release.
North Myrtle Beach added a temporary emergency number for those in North Myrtle Beach experiencing medical and other life-threatening situations to call: (843) 280-5511. First call 911 and, if there is a delay, then call the North Myrtle Beach number. The alternate number will remain in effect until it is no longer needed.
A daily curfew is in effect from 7pm-7am in the city and will remain in place until further notice.
For Non-Emergency Questions/Needs:
— EOC- Non Emergency Public Line: (843) 280-5531
— EOC- Non Emergency Public Line: (843) 281-3769
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