American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

Red Cross Response to Horry County Wildfire

The American Red Cross continues to assist area residents displaced by the Horry County wildfires with shelter, food and mental health counseling. In addition, Red Cross volunteers are keeping firefighters and other rescue workers hydrated and fed.

“I don’t know what we would do without the Red Cross, they are providing us with water and food and helping us make sure our guys are well taken care of,” said Horry County Fire Rescue Chief Gary Alderman.

The American Red Cross distributed 455 meals this morning and prepared lunch.

Shelters remain open at the following locations:

• House of Blues, 4640 Highway 17, North Myrtle Beach, 843-272-3000‎ (Note, this information is subject to change at any time. Call 1-800-Red-Cross to verify)

Pets are not allowed in Red Cross shelters, but the shelter at Barefoot Community Church, 701 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, has room for 100 people with pets.

Additionally, pets can be brought to the following locations:

• Altman Animal Clinic, 246 9th Avenue Ext., Aynor, 843-358-6745
• Animal Supply House 523 Highway 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, 843-280-8471 – dogs less than 40 pounds and other caged animals
• Meadowlawn Animal Services, 715 Highway 701 S., Loris, 843-756-6560
• Murrells Inlet Veterinary Hospital, 3928 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, 843-651-3355
• Saint Francis Animal Hospital, Olde Highway 17, Little River, 843-249-1988

Red Cross volunteers and Emergency Response Vehicles are being deployed from across the state to aid in relief efforts.