Hometown Security

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The Hometown Security division was created to develop coordinating efforts between City resources and the York County Office of Emergency Management for incidents and events that affect the public safety of Rock Hill citizens.

It is important to be informed about potential emergency situations, including power outages and natural and man-made disasters.

Evacuations & Sheltering

During an event, pay attention to local media broadcasts and follow instructions regarding evacuation and sheltering in order to ensure your safety. Evacuations and sheltering plans in York County are developed and controlled by both the York County Office of Emergency Management and the local Red Cross Chapter.

Information on Sheltering and Evacuation routes can be obtained at the following radio stations and York County Office of Emergency Management:

South Carolina Stations

  • FM 105.3 WAGI York County
  • FM 107.1 WRHM York County
  • AM 1320 WRHI York County

North Carolina Stations

  • FM 107.9 WLNK Charlotte
  • FM 103.7 WSOC Charlotte

York County Office of Emergency Management

Phone: 803-326-2300
York County Emergency Management Website

Quarterly Siren Testing

Alert Sirens have been strategically placed throughout York County within a 10 mile radius of the Catawba Nuclear Plant. The sirens are tested quarterly for maintenance purposes in January, April, July and October on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:50 AM. The test will last for approximately three minutes. If the siren is heard at times other then the quarterly tests, York County and Rock Hill residents are asked to turn to one of the local radio stations for updated information.