North Myrtle Beach, S.C. -- In anticipation of the approaching winter storm, the City of North Myrtle Beach is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and City employees.
The City will transition to OPCON 2 at 3 PM today, January 21. While the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will not be activated, Public Safety will staff the Storm Operations Center to coordinate efforts during the storm.
Closures and Early Dismissals
Tuesday, January 21: The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, City Hall, and the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex will close early at 4 PM.
Wednesday, January 22: The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, City Court, City Hall, and the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex will be closed.
The Sanitation Collection will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22, and Thursday, January 23, weather permitting.
The Police Department and Fire Stations will remain open to provide critical services.
Normal operations are anticipated to resume on Thursday, January 23, depending on updated weather forecasts.
Preparations
The Public Works Department has worked diligently to mitigate the storm's impact. Bridges and critical Public Safety areas have been pretreated with salt brine to reduce the risk of ice accumulation. A second treatment was applied early this morning, focusing on major intersections to ensure safer travel conditions for commuters and emergency vehicles.
The North Myrtle Beach Fire Department has increased staffing levels for all shifts from Tuesday through Thursday to provide rapid response to potential emergencies.
Public Safety Recommendations
- Stay off the roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary. If you must be on the roads, exercise extreme caution and stay alert to your surroundings.
- Use safe approved heating methods to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning or fire hazards. Reminder: Ovens are not recommended to be utilized to assist in heating a home. Gas ovens create a greater carbon monoxide risk. Electric ovens create greater fire hazard when on for long periods of time.
- Prepare for extreme cold and wind chills by ensuring proper insulation of outdoor piping and/or areas where cold drafts allow colder air into your home and having emergency supplies on hand. Consider keeping faucets on a slow drip to help prevent pipes from freezing.
The City of North Myrtle Beach is committed to keeping our community safe and informed during this winter weather event.
For updates, follow the City’s official social media channels and website.