Horry County Emergency Management

Horry County Emergency Management HCEMD works to prevent/mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all natural, technological, civil/political disorders, emergencies or disasters.

The Horry County Emergency Management Department strives to enhance planning and community resilience through preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation initiatives; optimize public outreach strategies, and expand organizational capabilities to meet future program demands and requirements.

06/01/2026
05/30/2026

The official Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Preparing before a storm is in the forecast is the key to giving you the best chance to weather any impacts.

Ensuring you can receive emergency alerts is an important step in getting prepared.You can sign up for Horry County emer...
05/27/2026

Ensuring you can receive emergency alerts is an important step in getting prepared.

You can sign up for Horry County emergency alerts via CodeRED here: https://accountportal.onsolve.net/horrycountysc

Are you receiving emergency alerts?
Don’t rely on just one source. Sign up for Emergency Alerts, keep a NOAA Weather Radio nearby, enable weather app notifications, and stay tuned to local TV and radio. Text and email alerts plus checking in with family and friends can also keep you informed. Stay connected.

The Horry County unified command structure is in place for the third time this month, this time in support of Memorial D...
05/23/2026

The Horry County unified command structure is in place for the third time this month, this time in support of Memorial Day Weekend operations.

Our team appreciates the close partnership with Horry County Police Department, Horry County Fire Rescue, Horry County 911, Horry County Sheriff's Office, and the many municipal and state agencies.

Day and night is hard at work.

05/23/2026

🏖 Here's a look at the rip current risk across the Southeast. Moderate rip risk will linger for our area through Memorial Day, as a decent SE swell will create numerous rip currents. Wrightsville Beach is flying red flags today, and Kure Beach has already reported a few rescues this morning. With holiday weekend crowds heading to the beach, we want people to be on guard if they plan on going into the water. weather.gov/ilm/ripcurrents

A below-normal hurricane season prediction does not mean below-normal preparation required.It takes just one storm to de...
05/21/2026

A below-normal hurricane season prediction does not mean below-normal preparation required.

It takes just one storm to define a season, and as such, preparation should carry over season after season.

Hurricane season officially begins June 1, 2026.

05/21/2026

June 1 marks the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season!

Every household has different needs in an emergency. Update your emergency supplies now and make sure your kit includes items for children, older adults, pets and anyone who may need medication or medical equipment during a storm.

There’s heat and then there’s extreme heat.Extreme heat can stress the body quickly. If extreme heat watches or warnings...
05/19/2026

There’s heat and then there’s extreme heat.

Extreme heat can stress the body quickly. If extreme heat watches or warnings are issued, be sure to take steps to stay cool.

🌡️Follow these safety tips for beating the extreme heat
💻 heat.gov/event/2026-heat-safety-week-social-media-campaign/

Heat is common thing in South Carolina, but it brings its own risks.Heat Safety Week focuses on heat hazards and why hig...
05/17/2026

Heat is common thing in South Carolina, but it brings its own risks.

Heat Safety Week focuses on heat hazards and why high temperatures need to be taken seriously.

🌡️ May 18-22, 2026 is Week and we’ll be sharing posts each day on beating the
💻 heat.gov/event/2026-heat-safety-week-social-media-campaign

Address

1976 Industrial Park Road
Conway, SC
29526

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18439155150

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