Evacuation Tips 

Read this helpful Red Cross checklist for important evacuation preparedness.

What to do if you are instructed to evacuate

• Listen to the radio or television to hear instructions from local emergency officials and find out the location of emergency shelters.
• Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
• Use travel routes specified by local authorities and don't use shortcuts because certain areas may be impassable or dangerous.
• Take important supplies to make your stay more comfortable.
• Special needs items such as prescription medications, eye glasses, contact lens solution, and hearing aid batteries or any items to meet your unique family needs
• Bottled water and any snacks or candy you would like to have with you
• Portable, battery-powered radio with extra batteries
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Sanitation and hygiene items (hand sanitizer, moist towelettes)
• Extra clothing, perhaps clean clothes for several days
• Photocopies of identification and credit cards
• Cash and coins
• Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers
• Bedding needs such as pillows, blankets and sleeping bags
• Make arrangements for your pets