2016 Hurricane Preparedness - Evacuation Plan

Hurricane Evacuation Plan During Hurricane Preparedness Week, make sure you have a hurricane evacuation plan. The first thing you need to do is find out if you live in a storm surge hurricane evacuation zone or if you’re in a home that would be unsafe during a hurricane. If you are, figure out where you’d go and how you’d get there if told to evacuate. You do not need to travel hundreds of miles. Identify someone, perhaps a friend or relative who doesn’t live in an evacuation zone or unsafe home, and coordinate with them to use their home as your evacuation destination. Be sure to account for your pets, as most local shelters do not permit them. Put the plan in writing for you and those you care about. http://flash.org/hurricane-season/evacuation-zones/find-your-evacuation-zones.pdf http://hurricanes.gov/prepare

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The president recently designated May 15 - May 21, 2016 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. NOAA and FEMA encourage those living in hurricane-prone states to use this time to review their overall preparedness. More information on individual and family preparedness can be found at www.Ready.gov and www.hurricanes.gov/prepare.

"Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all"

"FEMA is working across the administration and with our state and local partners to ensure we're prepared for hurricane season," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. "But we can only be as prepared as the public, so it's important that families and businesses in coastal communities take steps now to be ready. These include developing a communications plan, putting together a kit, and staying informed of the latest forecasts and local emergency plans. You can't control when a hurricane or other emergency may happen, but you can make sure you're ready."

Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. Read more about Family Communication during an emergency.

Ready.gov has made it simple for you to make a family emergency plan. Download the Family Emergency Plan (FEP) (PDF - 750 Kb) and fill out the sections before printing it or emailing it to your family and friends.  ‏Learn what your family can do before, during, & after a hurricane: Know The Facts For Kids #HurricanePrep

Disaster Prevention should include:

• Developing a Family Plan
  
• Creating a Disaster Supply Kit
• Having a Place to Go
• Having a Pet Plan

Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Guide (pdf) - Spanish Version (pdf)

Be Red Cross Ready Are you Red Cross Ready? Click here to launch an interactive module with pictures, audio and video content. More on what to do before, during and after a hurricane can be found at: redcross.org/prepare/disaster/hurricane. An infographic on the survey findings can be viewed here.

Related Blog Posts & Links

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• 2016 Hurricane Preparedness - Inland Flooding
• 2016 Hurricane Preparedness - Storm Surge
• Hurricane Hazard Risks
• 2016 Hurricane Preparedness - Winds & Tornadoes
• Hurricane Preparedness Week 2016

• Colorado State University 
• Climate Prediction Center (CPC) 
• NOAA/ National Weather Service 
• WMO Severe Weather Info Centre 
• National Hurricane Center (NHC) 
• NWS Regional Offices and Centers
• Hurricane Preparedness 
• Hurricane Safety Checklist 
• Travel With Protection Against Unexpected 
• Weather

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Hurricane Preparedness Week:   May 15 - May 21, 2016