Hurricane and evacuation rules in Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach areas east of Highway 17 are in evacuation Zone A. [Town source]
Surfside Beach areas west of Highway 17 are in evacuation Zone B. [Town source]
State and local authorities announce evacuations by zone. [State source]
Last verified August 13, 2026 · Source: Town of Surfside Beach evacuation zones
Surfside Beach hurricane evacuation zones
Within Surfside Beach, every area east of Highway 17 is in evacuation Zone A. [Town source]
Within Surfside Beach, every area west of Highway 17 is in evacuation Zone B. [Town source]
The zones come from the 2012 South Carolina Hurricane Evacuation Study. [Town source]
Evacuation orders and routes for Surfside Beach
Only the Governor may order an evacuation. [State source]
Drivers should follow the blue hurricane evacuation signs instead of GPS directions. [State source]
U.S. 501 may have reversed lanes during a hurricane evacuation. [State source]
Drivers should follow law enforcement directions and must not move traffic barriers. [State source]
South Carolina Emergency Management Division Know Your Zone · South Carolina Emergency Management Division hurricane traffic management
Prepare for a hurricane in Surfside Beach
The town emergency services page links its hurricane guide and evacuation route. [Town source]
The town provides an emergency information form for people who do not evacuate. [Town source]
SCEMD advises travelers to review the hurricane preparation checklists before an evacuation order. [State source]
Town of Surfside Beach emergency services · South Carolina Emergency Management Division hurricane traffic management
Handle debris after a storm
Residents must place leaves and other small yard debris in paper bags, not plastic bags. [Town source]
The town does not collect debris left by landscape contractors, tree service contractors, or other workers. [Town source]
Prepare your property and plan debris removal
Hurricane shutters
Plan shutter work before a hurricane threatens the coast.
Read the hurricane shutter guide →Trash and yard debris rules
Review the town collection schedule and debris rules.
Read the debris rules →