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EVACUATION
GUIDELINES
If
you are ordered to EVACUATE, quickly secure your home and LEAVE IMMEDIATELY.
Follow evacuation orders no matter what the weather looks like at the time. It
may be sunny and calm when the evacuation order comes, but this lead-time is
NECESSARY to insure your safety.
Hurricane
Evacuation Map
Evacuation
Types
Where
to Evacuate
What
to do if you need Assistance
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Surge Inundation Map &
Evacuation Routes
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Evacuation Zones
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 St.
Simons Island Evacuation Route
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Evacuation
Types |
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VOLUNTARY
EVACUATION:
Destination
and route is your choice - relative, friend, motel. Take items as listed
below.
MANDATORY
EVACUATION: Rarely
issued, but must be adhered to immediately. You have no
choice in direction of travel, roads will be barricaded. As you evacuate
you should take
items as listed below.
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Where
to Evacuate |
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Evacuation
to a Friend or Relative's Home
If
you plan to evacuate to a friend or relative's home, let family members and
friends know where you are going and the phone number where you can be reached.
If you are going to evacuation centers in host cities, check the information in
your phone book concerning shelters and routes.
Evacuation
to a Designated Reception Center
Follow
the designated routes to the reception centers shown on the enclosed map or in
the phone book. You will be expected to register as soon as you arrive at the
reception center. You are required to keep the premises clean and sanitary.
REMEMBER
Baby diapers, adult diapers, and sanitary napkins are items that are forgotten
most often, and are also the items that are the hardest to find during and after
a disaster.
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First,
SECURE YOUR HOME by taking the actions listed for a HURRICANE WATCH and
HURRICANE WARNING and shut off the gas valves.
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In
all cases, take the following items with you whether going to a motel, a
friend or relative’s home, or a shelter:
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Flashlight
with extra batteries and a bulb.
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Blankets,
pillow, and/or sleeping bag for each person.
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Extra
clothing for each family member.
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Medication,
such as insulin, blood pressure, etc. Bring enough for two weeks. Even after
you get back, they may not be available.
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Infant
support items such as formula, diapers, pins, baby foods, etc. Plan on
enough for two weeks. They may not be available after you get back.
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Plastic
containers of drinking water.
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Non-perishable
food, such as canned goods and snacks.
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Personal
items, toothbrush and paste, washcloth, towel. Women should remember
sanitary napkins. Adult diapers as needed.
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Any
non-perishable foods needed for special diets.
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Non-destructive
toys for children, games, and books.
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Do
not bring alcoholic beverages, guns, or pets to the shelter.
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What
to do if You Need Assistance |
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If
you have a medical problem and will need assistance, call the Glynn County
Health Department, office of Community Services and give them your name,
address, and phone number NOW, not when the storm is approaching. Your name and
address on the Agency's list will assure that you receive assistance in
evacuating if the need should arise. The phone number for the agency is listed
below. If you change residence, please call and give the agency your new
address.
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