Red Cross, Southern Baptists continue feeding

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross in cooperation with the Southern Baptists Disaster Relief Team will provide breakfast this morning around 8:15 at the Red Cross response site located at the House of Blues for anyone evacuated from their homes due to the wild fire.

In addition, Red Cross volunteers continue to deliver meals to first responders.

A Red Cross shelter remains open at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2105 E Highway 501, Conway. The Red Cross shelter at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatics and Fitness Center, 1100 2nd Ave S, North Myrtle Beach,  is closed.‎

Pets are not allowed in Red Cross shelters, but a shelter opened by Barefoot Community Church, 701 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, has accepted evacuees with pets. Additionally, pets can be brought to the following locations:

• Altman Animal Clinic, 246 9th Avenue Ext., Aynor, 843-358-6745
• Animal Supply House 523 Highway 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, 843-280-8471 – dogs less than 40 pounds and other caged animals
• Meadowlawn Animal Services, 715 Highway 701 S., Loris, 843-756-6560
• Murrells Inlet Veterinary Hospital, 3928 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, 843-651-3355
• Saint Francis Animal Hospital, Olde Highway 17, Little River, 843-249-1988

Red Cross volunteers and Emergency Response Vehicles are being deployed from across the state to aid in relief efforts. For Myrtle Beach media inquiries, call Louise Welch at 843-460-7590.