Planning For A Sustainable Future: "Evacuation"

When community evacuations become necessary, local officials provide information to the public through the media. In some circumstances, other warning methods, such as sirens or telephone calls, also are used. Additionally, there may be circumstances under which you and your family feel threatened or endangered and you need to leave your home, school, or workplace to avoid these situations. The amount of time you have to leave will depend on the hazard. If the event is a weather condition, such as a hurricane that can be monitored, you may have a day or two to get prepared. However, many disasters allow almost no time for communities to gather even the most basic bare necessities, which is why planning ahead is essential.