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General Evacuation Guidelines

General evacuation for disasters apply to both natural (hurricane, flood, thunderstorm, tornado) and man-made (chemical and fire). If you are told to EVACUATE you should move to a place designated by public officials.

Follow these steps:

• Stay calm.
• Take your disaster supply kit.
• Remember as you leave your house to do the following:
  - Turn off lights, household gas appliances, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.
  - Leave refrigerator/freezer on.
  - Lock house.
• Only use the phone in case of an emergency, injury, or illness. If you must use the phone, keep calls brief.
• Do not listen to rumors. Turn on your radio or television for up-to-date information from public officials during an emergency.
• Use only one vehicle for your family. If you have room, assist any neighbors that may need a ride.
• Tune to Emergency Alerting System 870 AM or 101.9 FM radio stations for reports about evacuation routes, conditions, etc. Use those travel routes specified.
• Drive safely. Traffic will be heavy. Law enforcement officials along the route will help with traffic.
• If you need a ride, try to go with a neighbor, friend, or relative.
• Let others know when you leave and where you are going.
• Make arrangements for pets. Animals are not allowed in public shelters. Pet carriers are recommended along with pet supplies.

Estimated evacuation drive times* from New Orleans to:
Alexandria	16 hours
Baton Rouge	8 hours
Lafayette	8 hours
Lake Charles	16 hours
Shreveport	20 hours
Hattiesburg	8 hours
Jackson	24 hours
Meridian	16 hours
*Travel time during an evacuation is four times longer than in normal conditions.

State Emergency Alert Broadcasting System
Greater N.O.	WWL 870 AM WLMG 101.9 FM
Baton Rouge	WJBO 1150 AM WFMF 102.5 FM
Lafayette	KVOL 1330 AM KTDY 99.9 FM
Lake Charles	KLCL 1470 AM KHLA 99.5 FM
Shreveport	KWKH 1130 AM & 94.5 FM
Alexandria	KZMZ 580 AM & 96.9 FM
Monroe	KNOX 540 AM & 101.9 FM