Helping ODPC members prepare for, and deal with the aftermath of disasters.
Winter Storm Preparedness, January 2025
Artic air, extreme cold, and possible ice and snow are expected in our area. Please CLICK HERE to view a special winter storm preparedness notice from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division Website. Please continue to monitor local and state channels listed below, and head instructions concerning weather conditions.
Local, State, and Federal Emergency Resources:
North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Website
Horry County Emergency Management Website
South Carolina Emergency Management Division Website
www.ready.gov
Hurricane Preparedness:
June 1st is the beginning of hurricane season along the Atlantic Coast and continues through November 30th. Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church has a Disaster Management Team and a Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan in place. If an order is given to evacuate coastal areas of Horry County, South Carolina and/or Brunswick County, North Carolina, our Disaster Plan will be implemented. Our church buildings and property will be secured.
Staying Ready:
You are encouraged to plan now for transportation and a secure place to go. It is easy to procrastinate on preparing for the next disaster, but if you wait until a disaster is eminent, then it may be too late to get prepared. The amount of time you have will depend on the hazard. In the case of a hurricane you might have a day or two to get ready. But it is likely that many others will also be late preparing and the supplies you need may no longer be readily available. Many disasters allow no time for gathering even the basic necessities, which is why planning and early preparation is essential.
Personal Disaster Kit
The following list is provided to help you build your Personal Disaster Kit. This list may need to be supplemented with additional items that you deem necessary for your personal circumstances.
List of medicines and written medical history of needs
Picture ID
Copy of local utility bills if you don’t have an in-state driver’s license
Credit cards and cash sufficient to meet your needs for 3 days minimum
Insurance papers
Family contact list
Bottled water sufficient for minimum of three days – one gallon per person per day
Non-perishable food sufficient for minimum of three days for all household members
Can opener
Blankets and pillows
Wrench and /or pliers to turn off utilities
Change of Clothes
Cell phone and charger
Battery powered weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
Candles and matches
First aid kit
Garbage bags with ties for personal sanitation
Whistle to signal for help if needed
Dust mask or cotton tee shirt to serve as air filter
Any unique family need items such as baby formula, diapers, pet supplies, etc.
It is also recommended that you notify family/friends regarding your destination plans if an evacuation is ordered. A comprehensive resource for disaster preparedness may be reviewed on the internet at www.ready.gov
ODPC Emergency Information Forms
This form is provided for those members of ODPC that would like to be contacted by the church in the event of an impending potential disaster. In the event of a disaster or impending potential disaster, you will be contacted by a church Deacon to determine whether you are in need of assistance. Emergency Information Forms are available in the Welcome Center, and through the link below:
If you are a member who would like to be contacted by ODPC DMT in the event of an impending disaster, please download, print, and fill out the form below and return it to the church office.
ODPC DMT Emergency Information Form
For Church closures and other storm/emergency related information, please contact us HERE
Local, State, and Federal Emergency Resources:
North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Website
Horry County Emergency Management Website
South Carolina Emergency Management Division Website
SC EMD Hurricane Guide
www.ready.gov
FEMA Official Website
Winter Storm Preparedness, January 2025
Artic air, extreme cold, and possible ice and snow are expected in our area. Please CLICK HERE to view a special winter storm preparedness notice from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division Website. Please continue to monitor local and state channels listed below, and head instructions concerning weather conditions.
Local, State, and Federal Emergency Resources:
North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Website
Horry County Emergency Management Website
South Carolina Emergency Management Division Website
www.ready.gov
Hurricane Preparedness:
June 1st is the beginning of hurricane season along the Atlantic Coast and continues through November 30th. Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church has a Disaster Management Team and a Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan in place. If an order is given to evacuate coastal areas of Horry County, South Carolina and/or Brunswick County, North Carolina, our Disaster Plan will be implemented. Our church buildings and property will be secured.
Staying Ready:
You are encouraged to plan now for transportation and a secure place to go. It is easy to procrastinate on preparing for the next disaster, but if you wait until a disaster is eminent, then it may be too late to get prepared. The amount of time you have will depend on the hazard. In the case of a hurricane you might have a day or two to get ready. But it is likely that many others will also be late preparing and the supplies you need may no longer be readily available. Many disasters allow no time for gathering even the basic necessities, which is why planning and early preparation is essential.
Personal Disaster Kit
The following list is provided to help you build your Personal Disaster Kit. This list may need to be supplemented with additional items that you deem necessary for your personal circumstances.
List of medicines and written medical history of needs
Picture ID
Copy of local utility bills if you don’t have an in-state driver’s license
Credit cards and cash sufficient to meet your needs for 3 days minimum
Insurance papers
Family contact list
Bottled water sufficient for minimum of three days – one gallon per person per day
Non-perishable food sufficient for minimum of three days for all household members
Can opener
Blankets and pillows
Wrench and /or pliers to turn off utilities
Change of Clothes
Cell phone and charger
Battery powered weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
Candles and matches
First aid kit
Garbage bags with ties for personal sanitation
Whistle to signal for help if needed
Dust mask or cotton tee shirt to serve as air filter
Any unique family need items such as baby formula, diapers, pet supplies, etc.
It is also recommended that you notify family/friends regarding your destination plans if an evacuation is ordered. A comprehensive resource for disaster preparedness may be reviewed on the internet at www.ready.gov
ODPC Emergency Information Forms
This form is provided for those members of ODPC that would like to be contacted by the church in the event of an impending potential disaster. In the event of a disaster or impending potential disaster, you will be contacted by a church Deacon to determine whether you are in need of assistance. Emergency Information Forms are available in the Welcome Center, and through the link below:
If you are a member who would like to be contacted by ODPC DMT in the event of an impending disaster, please download, print, and fill out the form below and return it to the church office.
ODPC DMT Emergency Information Form
For Church closures and other storm/emergency related information, please contact us HERE
Local, State, and Federal Emergency Resources:
North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Website
Horry County Emergency Management Website
South Carolina Emergency Management Division Website
SC EMD Hurricane Guide
www.ready.gov
FEMA Official Website