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As hurricanes and tropical storms become more common and more destructive, it’s important for everyone in hurricane-prone areas to have a evacuation plan. For residents of Tennessee and northern Alabama, that means having a plan for how you’ll evacuate if a hurricane is headed your way.
There are a few things to keep in mind when making your evacuation plan. First, you’ll need to know your evacuation route. Make sure you know more than one route in case one is blocked by traffic or debris. Second, you’ll need to have a place to stay. If you’re evacuating to another state, make sure you have a place to stay lined up in advance. And finally, you’ll need to have a plan for your pets. If you’re evacuating with your pets, make sure you have a place for them to stay as well.
If you don’t have a evacuation plan, now is the time to make one. Don’t wait until a hurricane is headed your way to start making your plans. By then it will be too late.
Sources:
https://www.weather.gov/mrfc/evacuation
https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family
https://www.fema.gov/blog/2017/08/28/evacuation-tips-pets
