Horry County Hurricane & Storm Relief Information

08/01/2020

Prepare Now Series: Emergency Kits and Planning

To download a printable list of emergency kit needs, visit https://tinyurl.com/yyuj7jfl. Include hand sanitizer, masks, and enough supplies for all family members for a minimum of three days. It is important to remember to store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Consider keeping a smaller version of the kit filled with essentials in the trunks of vehicles, too.

Planning for unforeseen emergencies is a difficult, but necessary, task. Consider creating an emergency notebook to fill with lists and important family documents. Be sure to plan ahead and include medical information and medications.

For many more important tips and resources, see the South Carolina Emergency Management Division's Disaster Plan webpage at https://tinyurl.com/y3jwgowz.

Planning for family members with specific health conditions or functional needs? See https://tinyurl.com/yxqd6j5b.

07/31/2020

Good evening friends! I hope everyone is staying safe! Even though Hurricane Isaias (in its worst case scenario) doesn’t look too bad in comparison to what we’ve dealt with with Mathew & Florence recently, it’s still good practice to make sure you have your hurricane kit and plan ready for any last minute changes. Never underestimate the force of nature. Inspect nearby trees for loose branches and anything on your lawn, patio or deck that could possibly become flying debris and cause damage to yours and your neighbors homes. Make sure you have a plan for ALL of your pets in the event something becomes extreme. Remember that they depend on us fully for their safety and they’re not “just animals/reptiles/fish”, they are our family. Don’t wait until the last minute to figure that one out! As always stay safe and we will continue to share as much information as possible as it becomes available.

Please feel free to comment any helpful tips or who might be willing to help anyone in need of assistance.

04/27/2020

Beginning on Monday, April 27, free student meal services will resume with the support from Operation BBQ Relief until Friday, May 8. Operation BBQ Relief is a 501(c)(3) Disaster Relief Organization that was founded in May of 2011 to help the community of Joplin, Missouri, after a devastating torna....

04/08/2020

Your Surfside golf cart questions answered.

03/19/2020

Members or anyone who suspects they may have the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - there are multiple health systems offering free virtual care visits. MUSC, Prisma Health, Roper St. Francis and McCloud Health are on that list. Click the links below and use the promo code “COVID19.”

https://campaigns.muschealth.org/virtual-care/index.html
https://www.palmettohealth.org/medical-services/other-services/smartexam
https://www.rsfh.com/virtualcare/
https://www.mcleodhealth.org/services/care/telehealth/?rf=mcleodtelehealth

03/17/2020

In an effort to reduce community spread of the Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, Governor Henry McMaster has ordered all restaurants, bars and cafeterias statewide to stop all dine-in activity beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

Eateries should continue to provide delivery and take-out options.

*UPDATED: Organized events of more than 50 persons in a state, county, city, or other publicly-owned facility are prohibited, except for essential government functions

Residents should avoid being in large groups, practice safe distancing, and continue to take precautions to stay healthy. More information is available at scdhec.gov/COVID19

03/16/2020

Happening today at 3pm and will be LIVE on Facebook if you’re interested in learning from professionals that will be at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce speaking about COVID19. Like them on FB and get the latest local updates.

https://www.facebook.com/MyrtleBeachAreaChamber/

We PROMOTE, PROTECT and IMPROVE the Myrtle Beach area business community.

03/16/2020

03/16/2020

With schools closing for the next couple of weeks we don't want the kids in our community to go hungry, especially if they rely on school lunch.
For kids K-12 we are offering a free slice and drink until schools reopen.

03/15/2020

Governor announces closure of all S.C. public schools

At 4:00 P.M. today, Governor Henry McMaster announced the closure of all South Carolina public schools beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, through March 31, 2020. The closure includes ALL school-related activities. During this time, all HCS employees on 240 and 246-day contracts will continue to report to work as normal. In addition, some Learning Services, Building Services, Nutrition Services, Transportation, Health Services, and Technical Support employees will be contacted by their supervisors regarding their work schedules.

Teachers will be asked to report to work on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in order to prepare for delivery of alternate instruction over the extended closure. Thereafter, teachers will not report to their respective schools.

However, should circumstances demand a change to HCS staff schedules to perform essential tasks, an announcement will be made by the Superintendent’s Office. During this closure, District staff will continue with additional planning and technology efforts to support our students and prepare for the reopening of our schools.

Alternate Instructional Plan
On Thursday, March 12, 2020, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) asked South Carolina school districts to submit a ten-day instructional plan by Friday, March 20, 2020, to assist students during the time that public school(s) may be closed as a result of COVID-19. Horry County Schools submitted its ten-day instructional plan to the SCDE on Friday, March 13, 2020, and received SCDE’s approval of the HCS plan earlier this afternoon. The HCS instructional plan includes options for students to access assignments in both online and offline (print) formats; platforms for communication with teachers, students, and parents; and support for teachers and students throughout the closure period. Information for parents concerning this alternate instructional plan will be shared with parents by 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

Information Concerning Student Access to Digital Devices
All students in grades 3-12 will have the option to take a Personalized Digital Learning (PDL) device home (High School – laptop; Middle School – Chromebook; Elementary – iPad). Additional information, such as how to grant parent permission to take a device home, how to pay an optional technology fee to offset costs if a device is damaged while at home, appropriate internet use, etc., will be provided to students and parents by 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

We understand this extended closure of school is disruptive, and we sincerely appreciate your patience as we work through this crisis. As we move forward in the coming days in this fluid situation, we anticipate that more information and guidance will need to be shared with HCS parents and school communities. Please monitor our website and Facebook and Twitter pages for updates as they occur.

Thank you again for your continued support of our efforts to help keep HCS students and staff healthy and safe.

03/15/2020

The Associated Press has learned the governor will announce Sunday the closure of all schools, with the possibility of allowing those districts in counties with no known COVID-19 cases to conduct school Monday to prepare for distance learning.

03/15/2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19, the flu, and seasonal allergies - what's the difference? Here's a look at the common symptoms of each.

03/15/2020

Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by state public health officials for a media briefing to update the public on the state's response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus today, Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 PM. The press conference will be streamed live courtesy SCEMD at scemd.org.

03/15/2020

We figured it was time to create a page so we can share the information shared in our group on a more public level. We will be posting any updates we find out about Coronavirus and where to find toilet paper as frequently as we can!