Here’s what northern South Carolina cities are saying about winter weather and snow
Ahead of frigid weather conditions that could include light snow and a wintry mix, some municipalities in the Grand Strand have taken to social media to keep residents informed about what’s to come.
Horry County Emergency Management said they will be continuing to monitor potential precipitation in the region.
“Limit outdoor exposure if possible,” their post said in light of a Cold Weather Advisory announced for Monday and Tuesday. “Dress in warm layers, including wearing hats and gloves, if you plan to be outdoors during the advisory timeframe.”
The City of North Myrtle Beach said in a statement on social media that it is preparing for the potential wintry mix, and also keeping an eye on the forecast.
Some of the preparation ahead of the storm includes increasing staff levels at the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department from Tuesday through Thursday in order “to ensure adequate response capacity during this period of extreme cold and wind chills,” the city’s statement said.
North Myrtle Beach’s Public Works Department is also working ahead of the anticipated weather event by pretreating all bridges and key areas with salt brine.
“This proactive measure is intended to reduce the likelihood of ice accumulation on critical roadways,” the city’s statement posted on social media on Monday said. “A second treatment will be applied early Tuesday morning, focusing on major intersections throughout the City to ensure safe travel for commuters and emergency vehicles.”
North Myrtle Beach’s southern neighbor, the City of Myrtle Beach posted a similar statement on their social media channels on Monday as well.
“You may have noticed SCDOT trucks have been brining the roads already,” the post said. “The City of Myrtle Beach is closely monitoring the forecast.”
Myrtle Beach city officials are also encouraging residents to bring in their pets, leave faucets dripping to prevent frozen pipes and cover outdoor plants.
