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HGTC Operations Update: Return to Normal Schedule on Wednesday (2/4/26)
Updated 2/3/26
Following continued monitoring of road conditions across our service area and campus access, HGTC will operate on a normal schedule Wednesday, with all campuses and services returning to standard operations.
In-person classes, clinical and clinical rotations, internships and preceptorships, on-campus services, and College offices will resume as scheduled. Employees should report to work as normally scheduled, and students should attend classes and academic activities in person unless otherwise directed by their instructors.
We appreciate everyone鈥檚 flexibility, patience, and cooperation as we navigated the impacts of this winter weather event. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff remains our highest priority, and we are grateful for the care shown across our College community.
Remember, registration remains open for Flex Start classes beginning Feb. 2 and March 5.
Thank you for your continued commitment to HGTC. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus tomorrow.
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Hurricane Preparedness for Students, Faculty and Staff
All campuses of HGTC can be impacted by coastal weather systems & patterns including tropical storms and hurricanes. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to sign up for text message alerts in case of a weather related delay or closing. Closing messages will be sent via text, email, and posted on the college's , homepage and local news stations. You can also visit the Department of Public Safety.
Sign up: HGTC AlertsThe following resources provide important information in the event of a weather related emergency:
National Hurricane Center
See the National Hurricane Center website for the most up-to-date weather information.
Horry County Government
The Horry County Government has numerous resources for the public including emergency preparedness resources, hurricane shelter information and evacuation routes.
Georgetown County Government
Ready.gov hurricane preparedness information
- Use this developed by the Department of Homeland Security to decide which actions you should take when there has been a hurricane watch or warning alert from the National Weather Service in your local area
South Carolina Department of Transportation
- Get current information on .
Disaster assistance for students, faculty and staff
Below are some ways to find out how to get help after assessing damage from hurricane Matthew:
Federal Assistance
If you were impacted by flooding in South Carolina, FEMA ma
y be able to help you with flood related costs. Apply for aid at or by calling 800-621-3362/800-462-7585 (TTY). Early registration is encouraged.
Call 2-1-1
Those needing information on the latest shelter, donation and recovery information can call the state's 2-1-1 hotline. Horry County, the United Way of Horry County, Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster and other area nonprofits are working with the state to provide the call center with the most current information, according to a press release from the United Way.
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loans
For financial assistance from the Small Business Administration, applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the .
Other Important Phone Numbers
- 843-477-0020
- 843-488-2769
- 843-915-5150