Evacuation

Evacuation occurs only when a serious threat to public safety exists. If you are told to evacuate, through either local media or directly by city officials, do so immediately.

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Be Prepared

• Plan several different places, in different directions you could go
• Know the evacuation plans for important locations (i.e. work, school, etc.)
• If you have a car, keep at least a half-tank of gas in it at all times.
• If you do not have a car, plan how you will leave if you have to.
• Hotels and motels fill up fast during evacuations. Call to make sure there is room for you and your family before driving there.
• Become familiar with alternative routes as well as other means of transportation out of your area.
• Keep phone numbers and maps for each potential evacuation location.
• Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing.
• Take your Go Bag and/or Emergency Kit.
• Lock your house.
• Leave a note telling people when you left and where you are going.
• Use authorized routes.
• If you believe the air may be contaminated, drive with your windows and vents closed and keep the air conditioning and heater turned off.
• Listen to the radio for instructions.
• When you are safe, call your out-of-area contact and let him or her know where you are.