What to do in an Evacuation

A hurricane or other severe weather event may force you and your family to evacuate your home, your city or even your parish or region. To prepare for such a situation, you should:

- Plan your route ahead of time and what transportation you will use

- Check your car, gas it up and carry an extra set of keys

- Don’t wait until the last minute. Give yourself plenty of time.

- Plan for family members with special needs

- Plan for pets and livestock

- Bring along your Family Readiness Kit. Have 3 - 5 days of emergency supplies ready to travel.

- Bring CASH. ATMs and credit cards may not work

- Secure your home. Lock up and turn off utilities at the source

- Stay tuned to news broadcasts for traffic reports, updates and instructions

- Let family, friends and neighbors know how to reach you

- If evacuation is voluntary and trusted neighbors are staying behind, tell them your plans and leave a spare set of keys so they can check your property

- If the weather is cold, make sure pipes and plants are protected before leaving


Creating a Family Readiness Plan
Develop a plan for hurricanes and other emergencies in six easy steps.  Learn more.
Building a Family Readiness Kit
Put together a kit of supplies and materials you may need during an emergency.  Learn more.
What to do in an Evacuation
Follow these simple steps to prepare for an emergency evacuation.  Learn more.
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