Before hurricane season begins choose an out-of-state friend or family member as your family contact.  This will allow all persons concerned about your welfare to have a single point of contact when a hurricane strikes.

If you choose to evacuate it is important that you notify your family, friends and your out-of-state contact of the following:

• When you plan to leave

• Where you plan to go

Once you have arrived safely at your destination, you should notify your family, friends or your out-of-state contact of your location and of your well being.

Remember to become familiar with your chosen evacuation route by periodically driving it while weather conditions are favorable. 
Don't wait until the actual evacuation to acquaint yourself with the road. This evacuation route rehearsal will also provide you with other available options and detours should the road become blocked or overly congested during an evacuation.

Listen to your local officials.