Here’s the 411 in Myrtle Beach area. Numbers for everything from police to driving US 501

Terri Richardson
·2 min read

There’s a reason people use the phrase “what’s the 411?”

At one time it was the premiere way for people to receive information from telephone operators. Of course, that was before the internet and a new phrase began, “Just Google it.”

You can still call 411 and depending on your phone carrier, you can use it to ask for basic information such as phone numbers and business addresses. It’s a modern-day telephone book (for those of you who remember what a phone book is).

It’s not the only number you can call to get information in Horry County.

Here’s a list of “11” numbers and what you will find when you call them.

  • 211. This South Carolina-generated number is a resource for finding assistance in the community through the United Way of Horry County. It offers a database of service providers, such as support groups, community clinics, counselors, shelters, food pantries and programs for seniors in South Carolina.

  • 311. This is a county hotline that is only activated during major emergencies, namely hurricanes, according to Horry County spokesperson Mikayla Moskov by email.

  • 411. Depending on your phone carrier, you can use this number to ask for basic information such as phone numbers and business addresses.

  • 511. A number for the South Carolina traveler information, which allows callers to report road hazards, ask for roadside assistance and information such as highway reports, city reports, including Myrtle Beach, to find out travel times and issues, SC Highway Patrol and to reach beaches.

  • 611. This is an information service provided by your phone carrier.

  • 711. Those in South Carolina with hearing loss or a speech disability can use this number to receive assistance in making phone calls.

  • 811. South Carolina’s “call before you dig” phone line, which will contact utility services to come and mark underground gas and electric lines before any type of construction work is done. The service is for South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.

  • 911. The universal emergency service number. Use this number for an emergency which will be directed to a dispatch center that will contact emergency services, such as police, fire or ambulance.