5 things to know about hurricane evacuations as Ian nears

A big part of having an emergency family disaster plan means knowing when and where to go if you have to evacuate.

A big part of having an emergency family disaster plan means knowing when and where to go if you have to evacuate.

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5 things to know about hurricane evacuations as Ian nears

A big part of having an emergency family disaster plan means knowing when and where to go if you have to evacuate.

A big part of having an emergency family disaster plan means knowing when and where to go if you have to evacuate. One tool that could help you is the FEMA app. Download it to find a list of shelters during an active disaster in your area. Here are five things to know about having an evacuation plan. Find out if you first need to evacuate in the event of a disaster. Don’t travel hundreds of miles, only far enough away from the evacuation area. Plan your evacuation route. Have an alternate route. Leave when ordered to do so. Don’t wait it out. Communicate your plan with someone note in the storm’s path. Plan for your pets. Most shelters do not permit them. Call ahead to find out. Here are some other tips that could help if you have to evacuate. Download the FEMA app for a list of open shelters during an active disaster in your local area. Listen to a battery-powered radio and follow local evacuation instructions. Take your emergency supply kit. Leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather. Take your pets with you but understand that only service animals may be allowed in public shelters. Plan how you will care for your pets in an emergency now. Call or email the out-of-state contact in your family communications plan. Tell them where you are going. Secure your home by closing and locking doors and windows. Unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions and small appliances. Leave freezers and refrigerators plugged in unless there is a risk of flooding. If there is damage to your home and you are instructed to do so, shut off water, gas and electricity before leaving. Leave a note telling others when you left and where you are going. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that provides some protection such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and a hat. Check with neighbors who may need a ride. Follow recommended evacuation routes. Do not take shortcuts, they may be blocked. Be alert for road hazards such as washed-out roads or bridges and downed power lines. Do not drive into flooded areas.Evacuation Route North CarolinaFind your evacuation route outside of North Carolina.CONNECT WITH WXII 12 Make sure to download the WXII 12 App, so that you can still get updates if the power goes out. You'll also have access to the latest weather alerts for your area, live streaming video, updated forecasts, breaking news and more. WXII 12 News App: Apple devices WXII 12 News App: Android devices More weather coverage: Closing and delays | Latest weather forecast | Post pictures to the uLocal North Carolina Facebook Group | Traffic information | Report closings and delays | SkyCams | Download the WXII12 News mobile app

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A big part of having an emergency family disaster plan means knowing when and where to go if you have to evacuate.

One tool that could help you is the FEMA app. Download it to find a list of shelters during an active disaster in your area.

Here are five things to know about having an evacuation plan.

Find out if you first need to evacuate in the event of a disaster. Don’t travel hundreds of miles, only far enough away from the evacuation area.
Plan your evacuation route. Have an alternate route.
Leave when ordered to do so. Don’t wait it out.
Communicate your plan with someone note in the storm’s path.
Plan for your pets. Most shelters do not permit them. Call ahead to find out.

Here are some other tips that could help if you have to evacuate.

Download the FEMA app for a list of open shelters during an active disaster in your local area.
Listen to a battery-powered radio and follow local evacuation instructions.
Take your emergency supply kit.
Leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather.
Take your pets with you but understand that only service animals may be allowed in public shelters. Plan how you will care for your pets in an emergency now.
Call or email the out-of-state contact in your family communications plan. Tell them where you are going.
Secure your home by closing and locking doors and windows.
Unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions and small appliances. Leave freezers and refrigerators plugged in unless there is a risk of flooding. If there is damage to your home and you are instructed to do so, shut off water, gas and electricity before leaving.
Leave a note telling others when you left and where you are going.
Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that provides some protection such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and a hat.
Check with neighbors who may need a ride.
Follow recommended evacuation routes. Do not take shortcuts, they may be blocked.
Be alert for road hazards such as washed-out roads or bridges and downed power lines. Do not drive into flooded areas.

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