Georgetown hurricane guide¶
Georgetown is a coastal city in Georgetown County. The city's emergency information page points residents to Georgetown County for hurricane evacuation zones, shelter information, and alerts, and explains hurricane watches and warnings. The city's Planning and Community Development staff answer flood map and floodplain questions.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the City of Georgetown. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: georgetownsc.gov
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 843-545-4000 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 843-527-6763 | City police non-emergency dispatch line. For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Flood protection and floodplain questions | 843-545-4010 | City staff who help with flood maps, elevation certificates, and flood retrofitting permits. Office line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- City emergency information: The city's emergency information page, with county contacts and hurricane watch and warning definitions. Website.
- Georgetown County CodeRED emergency alerts: Free emergency alerts through the county notification system, which the city asks residents to join. Website.
- City flood information: Flood maps, elevation certificates, and floodplain help from city staff. Website.
County services that cover Georgetown¶
Georgetown County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Georgetown. The Georgetown County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Look up your evacuation zone
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- Georgetown County CodeRED: Free alerts by phone, text, or email. Sign up before a storm. The county page also notes a cybersecurity incident reported by the CodeRED vendor and tells residents who reuse passwords to change any passwords tied to CodeRED, and to keep several ways of getting warnings, such as Wireless Emergency Alerts and NOAA Weather Radio. Website.
- Georgetown County Hurricane Preparedness: The county's official hurricane information page. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://www.georgetownsc.gov/
- https://www.georgetownsc.gov/governmental_services/departments/police/index.php
- https://www.georgetownsc.gov/governmental_services/departments/planning___community_development/flood_protection/index.php
- https://www.georgetownsc.gov/how_do_i_/find/emergency_information.php