Horry County Is Operating On OPCON 2

The county is "operating in a heightened state of awareness with emergency plans beginning to be implemented."

Horry County is operating on OPCON 2.

That means the county is “operating in a heightened state of awareness with emergency plans beginning to be implemented.”

To prepare for the expected weather conditions, Horry County Emergency Management is reminding people to check on friends and family, ensure devices are charged, have nonperishable food and water, check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, follow safety instructions on heaters and avoid travel during winter weather.

County officials will continue to monitor the situation.