If ordered to evacuate, do not wait or delay your departure.
Select an evacuation destination that is nearest to your home, preferably in the same county, or at least minimize the distance over which you must travel in order to reach your intended shelter location.
If you decide to evacuate to another county or region, be prepared to wait in traffic.
If a hotel or motel is your final intended destination during an evacuation, make reservations before you leave.
If you are unable to stay with friends or family and no hotel/motel rooms are available, then as a last resort go to a shelter.
