Survival 360

Disasters and Weather

Evacuations

Practical steps for evacuations and where to get official guidance.

Reviewed November 14, 2026

What to do

Set two routes, two meeting places, and a backup destination. Leave when instructed. Take your go bag and animals when safe, share your destination with your contact, and follow official return instructions.

Before the next alert

Save local emergency management contacts and share your plan with everyone in the household. Check what supplies, accessible transportation, and pet arrangements you would need if you had to leave.

Sources and further reading

Family evacuation checklist