Hurricane Evacuation Information

EVACUATION ACTIONS

Be Prepared

If you live in a vulnerable area, plan an evacuation route. Learn and practice the safest routes inland and be ready to drive at least 20 to 50 miles inland to locate a safe place. Consider staying with family and friends or in a hotel outside the vulnerable area.

Before You Leave Home

KNOW where you will go.
STAY tuned to your local tv or radio stations for emergency information.
CHARGE your mobile devices and bring extra chargers.
TURN off gas, electricity, and water.
MAKE arrangements for pets may not be allowed in most shelters.
FUEL up and service family vehicles.

Protect Yourself

Stay tuned to local television and radio stations for emergency information. Keep a hand-crank-operated, battery-operated, or solar-power radio or television during power outages.
Stay inside a well-constructed structure away from the doors and windows, even if covered. Go to an interior first-floor room, closet or under the stairs.
Be on alert, tornadoes often spawn during hurricanes. If the “eye” of the storm passes over your area, be aware that severe conditions will return with winds from the opposite direction in a very short time frame.
Limit non-emergency calls. Keep calls brief to minimize any network congestion. Wait at least 10 seconds before redialing a call. For non-emergencies, try sending text messages.