The
South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a burning ban for all
South Carolina counties that will be in effect until further notice.
Citizens can visit Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce for an up to date listing of businesses that are currently open.
All Horry County Government offices and courts remain closed Monday, October 10, 2016.
All essential personnel will continue to report for duty. Circuit Court
jurors for this week have been excused. All Common Pleas & General
Sessions Jury trials for this week are postponed.
The
number of evacuees in shelters have diminished (468 as of last night to
just 31 as of noon this today). The only shelter still accepting
evacuees is, Beach Church located at 557 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle
Beach.
The
S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control is waiving testing fee
for private wells. Residents with questions about private wells should
call 803-898-4312.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will be conducting boat patrols on flooded waterways.
The
Horry County Solid Waste Authority offices and recycling centers that
were safely able are open today. Residents of unincorporated Horry
County should utilize the recycling center closest to them to dispose of
storm debris. If your yard/tree debris is larger than six inches in
diameter and four feet in length, you must bring the debris to the
landfill located at 1886 Highway 90. If you live within the limits of
an incorporated municipality, you should contact municipal officials
regarding their debris cleanup procedures.
159+ roads closed and/or impassable
Properties
along the Waccamaw River & Intracoastal Waterway are asked to
monitor river levels closely as they are rising fast. The rivers are
currently at major flood stage and could continue to rise. Flooding will
be similar to the October 2015 floods. Residents in these areas should
prepare now if they plan on evacuating their property. For information
or assistance, citizens in the City of Conway can call 843-488-7664 and Horry County residents should call 843-915-5150.
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