CONWAY - Horry County will move to a Level 3 Operating Condition (OPCON 3) in preparation for Tropical Storm Hanna at 10 a.m.
OPCON 3 means that the storm poses a significant threat to Horry County. County officials have had continual discussions with South Carolina Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and coastal communities including local municipalities.
The National Hurricane Center currently is forecasting Hanna to make landfall near Charleston as a hurricane Friday evening. Horry County could start to feel the impact of the storm Friday with the greatest impact occurring late Friday into early Saturday.
In preparation for the storm, Horry County will fully activate the Emergency Operations Center (E.O.C.) at 10 a.m. this morning.
"With the anticipated rain, citizens should start to survey their property to mitigate the potential of flooding such as making sure storm drains and gutters are clear of debris," Kelly Brosky, Horry County spokesman, wrote in a release.
"Citizens are also advised to use caution today and tomorrow if swimming in the ocean due to the potential of rip currents," Brosky wrote.
"Citizens should also have their family hurricane plans in place; including items that may be needed like water, batteries, flashlights, etc. Additional hurricane information can be found on Horry County's website at www.horrycounty.org. On the right side of the home page, you will see a link called Hurricane Information. This link contains information on how to prepare for an emergency, evacuation routes and maps, re-entry information, shelters, etc," Brosky wrote.
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