A tornado watch is currently in effect today, September 16, 2024, in Northeast South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Dillon, Inland Georgetown, Marison, and Northern Horry. Strong winds, flooding, and thunderstorms may occur due to Tropical Cyclone 8. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit South Carolina Emergency Management Website.  to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

• South Carolina Evacuation Routes: Website
• Evacuation Notices for South Carolina – Know Your Zone: Website
• National Weather Service: Website
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• American Red Cross: Resource 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
• How to Safely Pump Out Your Basement: Resource