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

• Dont 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 to 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

For specific information on Louisiana evacuation routes, click here.

Submitted by Rob Anderson.

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