Most people associate power outages in Horry County with hurricanes and other weather events. On the night of Friday, February 13, 2026, thousands of Grand Strand families lost power right in the middle of dinner, homework, and evening routines. More than 11,300 Santee Cooper customers in Myrtle Beach were affected for over an hour – traffic lights out, businesses closed early, and homes plunged into darkness.
The cause? Not a hurricane. Not a winter storm. Just one corroded insulator on a transmission pole, degraded by our salty coastal air. A single point of failure on an otherwise normal Friday evening.
And it didn’t stop there.
- Just days later on February 17, another 3,300+ Horry County customers lost power due to equipment failure.
- Early February’s winter storm knocked out nearly 4,000 more in North Myrtle Beach and Little River.
That’s thousands of local homes and businesses already dealing with outages in 2026 alone – and we’re only in February.
The hard truth? Power outages on the Grand Strand aren’t limited to “storm season.” Salt air corrosion, aging infrastructure, equipment failures, and everyday grid stress happen 365 days a year. Waiting for the next big storm isn’t a plan – it’s a gamble with your family’s safety, comfort, and even health (especially if you rely on medical equipment or refrigerated medications).
The Solution: Whole-Home Standby Power You Can Count On
A properly sized whole-home generator from Cooper Electrical Services changes the game. Within seconds of an outage, it automatically starts, powers every circuit in your home – lights, HVAC, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, security system, and more – and runs quietly on natural gas or propane for as long as the fuel lasts. At Cooper Electrical Services, we’re proud to be the only family owned unlimited license electrical contractor in Myrtle Beach, specializing in generator sales, professional installation, and full-service maintenance. As a local, family-owned business, we’ve been protecting Horry County homes and businesses for years with trusted brands like Generac, Cummins, and Kohler. From the initial free consultation and load calculation to permitting, installation, and ongoing 24/7 monitoring and service – we handle it all so you don’t have to.
Ready to Stop Worrying About the Next Outage?
Don’t let the next power failure catch you unprepared. Call us today at 843-945-1627 for a no-obligation, FREE consultation and custom quote. We’ll visit your home, assess your needs, and show you exactly how affordable peace of mind can be. Serving Conway, Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Loris, Pawleys Island and surrounding areas.
