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What is the difference between a flood zone and an evacuation zone?
Storm surge is a temporary rise in sea level that occurs along the coastline caused by the wind and low […]
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How Will I Know When it’s Safe to Return to my Home After an Evacuation?
You may not return home until the evacuation order has been lifted. Public safety officials will advise residents when it […]
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What if I Choose not to Leave During an “Evacuation Order?”
Choosing not to follow an evacuation order is against the law and puts yourself and emergency personnel at risk. Furthermore, […]
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How Does the County Determine Who Needs to Evacuate Before a Hurricane?
The County uses information provided in a Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study to develop evacuation plans long before any threat exists. […]
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I’m not in an Evacuation Zone – What Does That Mean for Me?
Often times evacuation orders will also call for individuals living in low-lying areas and mobile homes to evacuate. These structures […]
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I’m in Evacuation Zone A – Do I Evacuate in a Category 1 Storm?
The answer is most likely yes. Zone A represents those areas most vulnerable to the effects of a hurricane and is […]
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How Do I Know When to Evacuate for a Hurricane?
The County will only order an evacuation, by Zone, when lives are in danger. When ordered to evacuate – please […]
