Horry County Government's offices and facilities will be closed, Monday, September 16, 2024, due to expected tropical storm conditions beginning early Monday morning and lasting into the afternoon.

 

Horry County Parks & Recreation and Horry County Memorial Library programs scheduled for Monday will be cancelled.

 

Horry County Solid Waste Authority Convenience Centers will be closed. Landfill operations will open Monday morning, but operations may be suspended depending on wind speeds observed on site. HCSWA Material Recycling Facility as well as administrative offices will be closed. Check the HCSWA website and social media for any updates to SWA operations. 

 

Public safety departments will continue to provide critical services.

 

Myrtle Beach International Airport remains open but passengers should check the status of their flights with their airlines.

 

The Horry County Emergency Operations Center is not currently activated but Emergency Management staff is monitoring the storm and conditions.

 

The decision to close operations Monday was made based on current and developing National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts that indicate Horry County may see the onset of tropical storm force winds in the early morning, during standard commuting times, and extending into mid-afternoon.

 

Normal County operations are anticipated to resume on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

 

Residents may continue to do business with Horry County departments at any time on the County's website at: www.horrycountysc.gov.

 

Community members are encouraged to stay weather aware. For periodic storm updates, visit our website or follow:

 

Horry County Emergency Management on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrycountyemergencymanagementdepartment

Horry County Emergency Management on X: https://x.com/HorryEMD