Evacuation Information
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Emergency Evacuation
Once the Governor gives an executive order for evacuation, Coast RTA becomes part of the Horry County Emergency Preparedness initiative and begins transporting residents from the designated zones to the local shelters. Depending on the strength and speed of the approaching storm, evacuations could begin 24-72 hours prior to landfall.
General Evacuation Tips
During evacuation, all Coast RTA rides end at officially designated emergency shelters. Return trips will only stop at the hurricane shelter evacuation designated pickup points. When using Coast RTA for transportation to the local shelters, look for the temporary blue and white hurricane evacuation bus stop signs to designate the pick up location. This is a FREE service provided by Coast RTA as the transportation partner during emergency preparedness efforts.
For details on Coast RTA’s operations and service to these evacuation bus stops/pick up locations, please call Coast RTA’s Customer Service at (843) 488-0865.
Horry County Emergency Operations can be reached at (843) 915-5150
Horry County “Know Your Zone” Evacuation Info
For more information on visit Georgetown County evacuations or call (843) 545-3273
- American Red Cross (shelters)
(843) 477-0020 - SCDOT (Traffic and Road Conditions)
(888) 877-9151
Coast RTA has designated the following evacuation bus stops along the Grand Strand:
- 1.) Food Lion Little River - 3379 East Highway 9
- 2.) Gator Hole Plaza - 550 N Highway 17, North Myrtle Beach
- 3.) Roses North Myrtle Beach - 3500 South Highway 17, North Myrtle Beach
- 4.) Myrtle Beach Mall (formerly Colonial Mall) - 10177 N Kings Highway
- 5.) Horizon @ 77th Avenue North - 77th Ave North @ Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 6.) Caravelle/St. Clements - 7000 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 7.) Dunes Resort - 5200 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 8.) Caribbean Resort - 3000 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 9.) Yachtsman Resort - 1304 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 10.) Bay View Resort - 504 South Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 11.) Sandy Beach Resort - 201 South Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 12.) Captain's Quarters - 901 South Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 13.) Landmark Resort - 1501 South Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 14.) Paradise Resort - 2201 South Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 15.) Crown Reef - 2913 South Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- 16.) Myrtle Beach Resort - 5905 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach
- 17.) Walmart Garden City - 545 Garden City Connector, Murrells Inlet
- 18.) Inlet Square Mall - 12125 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet (Bus shelter at old K-Mart)
For details on Coast RTA’s operations and service to these evacuation bus stops/pick up locations, please call Coast RTA’s Customer Service at 843.488.0865.
Shelter TIPS:
- Expect that shelters may be crowded.
- Shelters DO NOT accept pets.
- Shelters ARE NOT designed for comfort, but for your safety.
- Residents will need to take their own supplies such as batteries, bedding, identification, toiletries, clothing, etc.
- Shelters do not accept guns, alcohol or animals.
- Residents needing shelters to accommodate special medical needs should call 1-855-472-3432 (DHEC Careline for Special Medical Needs Shelter Requests ONLY) to inquire about accommodations.
Evacuation Tips:
- Please do not bring excess belongings or pets on the bus. Seeing eye dogs or trained personal assistant animals are permitted.
- Leave seats near the front for elderly or disabled riders.
- Move promptly to the first available seat.
- Turn off your personal listening device, or use headphones.
- No eating or drinking is allowed on the Coast RTA bus.
- Coast RTA will evacuate passengers to shelters designated by the Horry County Emergency Operations Center. Return transportation to the original pickup points will also be provided.
- Coast RTA is not responsible for articles left on the bus. Please keep your belongings with you. If you find something on the bus, please give it to the operator to turn into Lost & Found. Lost & Found can be reached by calling 843.488.0865 during normal business hours.
For up-to-the-minute storm information, visit noaa.org or weather.com