Georgetown County, along with the involvement of the Town of Andrews, City of Georgetown, and Town of Pawleys Island, are in the process of finalizing an update to the Georgetown County Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. This plan was developed, following specific guidance established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to ensure the County and its municipalities will be eligible to receive certain federal grants and funding related to hazard mitigation projects.
A public comment period is currently open through November 3, 2024. A multi-jurisdictional public hearing will be held on November 4, 2024 at 5 pm at the Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments Office at 1230 Highmarket St Georgetown, SC 29440. Residents, representatives of neighborhood associations or civic organizations, local business and industries, and other interested parties are encouraged to review the plan, provide comments on it, and to participate in the public hearing. The draft plan is available for review. Comments may be submitted to Brandon Ellis via our "Contact Us" form by selecting "Public Safety (Emergency Management)" or by mail to: Georgetown County Public Information Office, 716 Prince Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.