North Myrtle Beach Chamber Of Commerce launches initiatives to provide shelter for those impacted by the storm

North Myrtle Beach Recovered Quickly And Is Ready To Welcome Visitors To This Beautiful Coastal Destination

The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB launched two new initiatives, “Shelter From the Storm” and the “Evacuee Welcome Program,” to help those affected by Hurricane Florence and the impending flooding that has continued to impact surrounding communities.

The initiatives are designed to provide a sense of home and place for emergency services personnel and evacuees to North Myrtle Beach seeking a place of refuge during this challenging time. The goal is to also let potential visitors know that the city was very fortunate and is ready to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for those making plans to visit this fall.

The North Myrtle Beach Chamber and CVB has been in constant communication with city, county and federal emergency management personnel to ensure that the proper steps have been taken to create and maintain a safe and inviting environment that is conducive to hosting both evacuees and visitors in our facilities. Once visitors get here, they will find that North Myrtle Beach is in near pristine condition.

The “Shelter From The Storm” initiative makes accommodations available for regional residents displaced by the storm. The second initiative, “Evacuee Welcome Program,” specifically makes accommodations available for North Carolina evacuees, essential government recovery personnel and federal aid/contractor personnel.

Those seeking to utilize these initiatives and book rooms at a discounted rate can do so through the chamber’s website.

The CVB is also beginning to implement the highly effective “Coast is Clear” program. This multi-channel communications and marketing program was initially developed by DuRant and a specialized group of agency partners ahead of Hurricane Matthew in 2016. The program has continued to be refined and has been instrumental in keeping the community informed with accurate, real-time information and instilling confidence in travelers visiting the area.

The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB stands ready to be of assistance in every way possible. While the waters have been rising all around us, that will not drown our resolve and commitment to work together with our surrounding communities to recover from this storm.

“We feel North Carolina’s pain as well as our own neighbors’ pain from rising flood waters,” said Ed Horton, board chairman for the CVB. “ Our Chamber, our City and our community stand by our colleagues and friends in this time of difficulty. Even as our own community returns to normal, we remain dedicated to supporting other communities whose road to recovery will take longer.”

The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB is thankful that our city and area businesses were largely spared from the effects of this storm. While CVB members and businesses are fully operational and ready to welcome guests back to the area, the safety of everyone within the city is of utmost importance.

North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB urge travelers to constantly check the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) websites for the latest travel conditions and to ensure traveling to North Myrtle Beach will be safe.