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Hurricanes

Hurricane Home • Hurricane Basics • Preparing for Hurricanes • Responding to Hurricanes

Hurricane Basics

Evacuation Decisions

Local and state officials, along with the National Weather Service, make the decision to issue an evacuation order. In making this decision, officials consider:

• Providing enough time for people in storm surge zones and mobile homes to leave before the arrival of 39 mph winds;
• Selecting an appropriate evacuation time to allow citizens to get to safety during daylight hours; and
• Providing the news media with enough time to warn the greatest number of people.

Read about how you can be prepared to evacuate if necessary.