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Hurricane Information
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Contact Person:
Randall S. Webster, Director
Mailing address:
2560 Main Street
Suite 4
Conway, SC 29526
Physical location:
2560 North Main Street
M.L. Brown Jr. Public Safety Building
Conway, SC
Phone: (843) 915-5150
Fax: (843) 915-6150
Office Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday
The 4th Annual Horry County Hurricane Preparedness Conference & Expo
Preparedness Begins with YOU!
This year's expo was held June 1, 2009. See video presentations for a few of the general and breakout sessions held at this informative event.
For more information regarding the expo, please contact us at
(843) 915‑5150.
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Horry County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
The Horry County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) results from county emergency management
staff recognizing that a comprehensive plan is needed to enhance Horry County's ability to manage emergency
and disaster situations. Through the implementation of measures aimed at the four phases of emergency
management; preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation, lives can be saved and property damage minimized.
This ongoing operation is called comprehensive emergency management and it emphasizes the interrelationship of
activities, functions, and expertise necessary to deal with disasters. The CEMP was created by the county
emergency management staff working cooperatively with the state and local governments and non-profit organizations
that has a role in the emergency management program in Horry County.
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INTRODUCTION
(currently under revision)
SECTION 1PREPAREDNESS
(currently under revision)
SECTION 3RECOVERY
(currently under revision)
SECTION 4MITIGATION
Title Page
1. Prerequisites
2. The Planning Process
3. Risk Assessment
Intro
Risk Assessment (continued)
3.
3.2.1 - 3.2.3 Hurricane, Flooding, Tornados
3.1 Identifying Hazards
3.2 Profiling Hazard
3.2.4 - 3.2.7 Severe Thunderstorms and Wind, Severe Winter Storms, Storm Surge, Earthquake
3.2.8 - 3.2.15 Wildfire, Lightning, Drought, Extreme Heat, Tsunami, MazMat, Terrorism, Cyber Terrorism
3.3 Assessing Vulnerability
3.3.1 Identifying Structures
3.3.2 Critical Facilities Analysis
3.3.3 Estimated Potential Losses
3.4 Development Trends
MITIGATION STRATEGY
PLAN MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
TAB 1 - HC Hazard Mitigation Questionnaire
TAB 2 - Questionnaire Distribution List
TAB 3 - Resolutions
4.
5.
SECTION 5RESERVED FOR CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS (June 2010)
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Functions
- Responsible for developing emergency procedures and plans for the county.
- Responsible for developing and conducting disaster training and exercises.
- Responsible for developing and implementing a Public Education campaign focused towards educating the general public on their role and responsibilities during emergency operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I really have to leave during a hurricane evacuation? When the Governor orders a "Mandatory Evacuation", it is required that everyone in the designated area leave. The Mandatory Evacuation Order carries the force of state law. In addition, once you leave the area, no one will be allowed back in until the evacuation order has been lifted.
- Where should I go during an evacuation? Each individual and family in the evacuation zone needs to decide the best place for them to go in the event of an evacuation. The better options include staying with family or friends, or in a motel outside the evacuation zone. As a last resort, we will open a number of Red Cross Shelters to provide emergency shelter.
Common Terms
- Mandatory Evacuation: The Governor has the authority to mandate and compel evacuation. When a mandatory evacuation is declared, everyone inside the evacuation zone is required to leave.
- Voluntary Relocation: This is a request to begin moving away from the coast. It will be issued when a hurricane is threatening Horry County. While no one is required to leave, it is strongly recommended that they begin preparations to be able to leave on short notice.
- Tropical Depression: A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained winds are less than 38 mph.
- Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained winds are greater than 38 mph and less than 73 mph.
- Hurricane: A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained winds are greater than 73 mph.
- Hurricane Surge: This is a large dome of water that sweeps across the shoreline near where a hurricane makes landfall. The surge, including strong wave action, is devastating and is a great threat to life and property.
Major Projects
- Hurricane Evacuation Re-Study.
- Public Education Campaign.
- Geographical Information System (GIS) Implementation.
- Hurricane Plan Update
Interesting Facts
- September 22, 1999 is the 10-year Anniversary of Hurricane Hugo.
- Hurricane Season starts June 1st and ends November 30th.
- SC has experienced two Category 4 hurricanes this century: Hurricane Hazel in October 1954, and Hurricane Hugo in September 1989.
Links
Weather Sites
Emergency Management Sites
Individual Information Sites
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