Myrtle Beach hurricane guide¶
Myrtle Beach is a coastal city with an Emergency Management Division that asks residents, business owners, and visitors to know their evacuation zone before a storm. The city's MB Alerts system sends hurricane and tropical storm updates. The city also publishes floodplain protection information. Use the county page for county agencies and shelters.
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 Myrtle Beach. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: cityofmyrtlebeach.com
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Police Department | 843-918-1382 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Emergency Management Division | 843-918-2319 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Public Works | 843-918-2000 | Service assistance for city streets and utilities. Office line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- MB Alerts: Free city alerts by email, text, or phone call, including hurricane and tropical storm updates. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Myrtle Beach Hurricane Preparedness: The city's hurricane page, with Know Your Zone. Website.
- Myrtle Beach Flood Protection: Floodplain and flood protection information for homes and businesses. Website.
County services that cover Myrtle Beach¶
Horry County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Myrtle Beach. The Horry 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
- Horry County Code Red: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Linked from the county emergency management page. Website.
- Horry County hurricane information: The county's official hurricane information pages. 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://police.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/
- https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/i_want_to/learn_about/hurricane_preparedness.php
- https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/departments/public_works_department/index.php
- https://embeds.regroupcloud.com/orgs/cityofmyrtlebeach/signup_embed
- https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/services/flood_protection/index.php