CURRENT STORM UPDATES

THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS CURRENTLY NOT ACTIVATED. PLEASE STAY TUNED TO YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS FOR EMERGENCY WEATHER INFORMATION.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Georgetown County Information Hotline (for the latest storm information):
843-545-3900 available 24 hours a day when EOC is activated.

Georgetown County Emergency Management:
Phone: 843-545-3273

S C Department of Transportation Information:
1-888-877-9151 Toll Free

Evacuation & Shelter Information:
1-866-246-0133 Toll Free

Radio:
WYAK 103.5 FM
WJYR 92.9 FM
WLMC 1470 AM
WKZQ 101.7 FM
WSYN 106.5 FM
WGEO 105.7 FM
WGTN 1400 AM
NWSRadio 162.5

Websites:
City of Georgetown South Carolina
Georgetown City Fire Department
FEMA
FEMA (Spanish)

Other Important Web Sites:
The information provided in the following web sites may be useful, although not all of the listed sites are official government sites and may not be completely up-to-date or accurate.

S.C. Emergency Management Division
Situation Reports and News Releases

Department of Public Safety / Traffic
Traffic Information

Department of Transportation
Traffic Cameras

Weather:
National Weather Service
National Hurrican Center

Other Useful Sites:

S.C. Educational TV
S.C. Insurance News Service
Federal Emergency Management Agency
South Carolina Association of Veterinarians

HURRICANE WATCHES AND WARNINGS

TROPICAL STORM WATCH:
Tropical Storm conditions are possible in the specified area of the watch, usually within 48 hours.
TROPICAL STORM WARNING:
Tropical Storm conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning, usually within 36 hours.
HURRICANE WATCH:
Hurricane conditions are possible in the specified area of the watch, usually within 48 hours. During a Hurricane Watch, prepare to take immediate action to protect your family and property in case a Hurricane Warning is issued.
HURRICANE WARNING:
Hurricane conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning, usually within 36 hours. Complete all storm preparations and evacuate if directed by local officials.

COMMON TERMS:

MANDATORY EVACUATION is a mandate by the Governor for requiring evacuation of everyone within a certain area or zone.
VOLUNTARY RELOCATION is a request to begin evacuation. Generally, the request comes during the threat of a hurricane. It is not required that persons leave but it is strongly recommended that you begin preparations.
TROPICAL DEPRESSION is a tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained winds are less than 38 miles per hour
TROPICAL STORM is a tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained winds are greater than 38 mph and less than 73 miles per hour.
HURRICANE is a tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained winds are greater than 73 miles per hour.
HURRICANE SURGE is a large dome of water sweeping across the shoreline near the site of where a hurricane makes landfall. The surge, including strong wave action, is devastating and is a great threat to life and property.