MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- The city of Myrtle Beach on Friday joined Conway in declaring a state of emergency ahead of any potential impacts from what is likely to be Tropical Storm Imelda.

Mayor Brenda Bethune signed the "Declaration of Civil Emergency" on Friday, officials said. It allows the city to activate emergency powers that can help residents and businesses more quickly, including the ability to set curfews, aid in evacuation, waive fees, speed up procurement needs and provide disaster recovery assistance.

“As a city, we want to be prepared to respond quickly if necessary,” Bethune said. “This declaration gives us the tools we need to protect our residents and businesses.”

Conway officials made the declaration at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, meaning the city is now operating at OPC

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