Hurricane Information Center

In the event of severe weather, MBACC will update this page with the latest community information

Hurricane Information Center

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The following information is provided to help you plan before, during and after a hurricane.

Hurricanes 101 – What is a hurricane? What are the different hurricane categories? Brush up on your hurricane knowledge.

Emergency Notification Systems

In the City of Myrtle Beach: Sign up for Regroup.

In Horry County: Sign up for CodeRED.

View or Report Power Outages

• Santee Cooper Storm Center
   
• Horry Electric Cooperative
   
• Dominion Energy
  • Report downed lines: 888-333-4465
  • For gas leaks, call 911 then report to Dominion Energy by calling 800-815-0083
     

Reporting During and After a Storm

• Business Survey – In the event of a hurricane or other business interruption, this survey will allow the chamber to know the status of chamber investor businesses so that we can pass the information along to those who inquire. 
   
• MyCoast South Carolina - Portal for DHEC to collect and analyze pictures and data relating to coastal events. King Tides and Storm Witness allow people to send photos of high tides and storm damage.
   
• Media Sightings – If you see regional or national media on or nearby your property before, during or after a hurricane or tropical storm, please call a member of the Area Recovery Council's (ARC) Communications Committee as soon as possible.
   

Planning Resources

• National Hurricane Center – Hurricane and severe weather tracking map.
   
• South Carolina Emergency Management Division - Responsible for coordinating the preparation for, the response to and the recovery from major disasters in South Carolina.
   
• South Carolina Hurricane Guide – Updated annually by SCEMD.
   
• South Carolina’s New Hurricane Preparedness Site – Build Your Plan. Know Your Zone. Stay Connected.
   
• Before a Business Interruption Strikes – Find out if your business is ready for a disaster.
   
• Evacuation - Know Your Zone – Find your path away from the storm.
   
• Shelter Locations/Checklist – Find the nearest shelter to your business and home and what you can and can't bring to shelters.
  
   

Reentry and Recovery Resources

• After a Business Interruption Strikes – Links to local, state and federal resources that can help educate and prepare you for various aspects of disaster recovery.
   
• MBACC Investors Offering Planning/Recovery Resources - MBACC investors who provide products/services to help you prepare for or recover from a disaster.
   
• Reentry/Road Closures/Important Telephone Numbers – From traffic reports to re-entry info.
   

• Other Resources – Other helpful disaster preparedness sites.