Looking for a place to wait out Hurricane Dorian? Here’s a list of Horry County shelters

Four storm evacuation centers opened Monday in Horry County ahead of Hurricane Dorian.

The centers are located at Aynor Middle School, Conway High School, Loris High School and North Myrtle Beach High School.

They have a total capacity for 3,800 people, and 10 residents are already in a shelter, according to Randy Webster, the county’s emergency management director.

The American Red Cross is staffing the centers with volunteers and handling the logistics of checking people in.

Red Cross Eastern SC Director Amy Brauner said it is important for people come to the evacuation zones prepared to spend a couple of days.

Her recommended prep items include: sleeping bags, air mattresses, games, books and personal hygiene products. Brauner said it is especially important to pack things that will keep kids entertained while in the center.

“Such as puzzles, coloring books and games,” she said.

For people on medication, she said bring two weeks worth just to be safe.

Three meals a day will be provided at each center, but Brauner said folks should bring snacks to get through the in-between period.

One preparation Brauner said people may not consider before heading to a shelter is to make copies of personal documents like insurance card and emergency contact lists.

Your pet probably can’t come to the center unless it is a designated pet shelter. All service animals are allowed into shelters.

If people would like to help the Red Cross, Brauner said you can visit their website to sign up as a volunteer or give a cash donation.

Volunteer applicants will undergo an immediate background check.

This story was originally published September 2, 2019 at 3:03 PM.