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About Evacuation
If a hurricane evacuation is ordered, residents are encouraged to stay with family members or friends in an inland, non-evacuation area.
Hurricane Evacuation Centers will also be opened, but the Centers should only be considered as a last resort. Additionally, Emergency Bus Pick-Up Sites will be activated to provide public transportation to and from designated Hurricane Evacuation Centers.
If you need to evacuate to a shelter, it is important to bring:
If you need to make use of one of these centers it’s important that you bring:
- Drinking water
- Snacks
- Prescription and emergency medications (refrigeration is available for these items only)
- Bedding; pillows, blankets
- Personal hygiene items
- Infant and child care, such as formula, diapers, toys, etc.
- Extra clothing
- Cash (in case you are unable to access any immediately after the hurricane)
- Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled
- Comfort materials such as books, magazines, cards, etc.
Please note: Service animals are permitted
Back to Top Page Last Edited: Thu May 26, 2011 2:03:07 PM
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