How Much Does It Cost to Evacuate From a Hurricane?
So why is it so expensive to evacuate from a hurricane or tropical storm?
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When Is Hurricane Season?
The predictions include 24 named storms and 11 hurricanes.
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Hurricane Evacuation Preparedness
Its important for those in at-risk states to have an evacuation plan.
For example, Florida has ahelpful resourcefor residents to find their evacuation zones and routes.
These can change from year to year.
However, you should heed any mandatory evacuation order.
Homes in newer subdivisions built under current construction guidelines and with hurricane shutters are generally safe from high winds.
If your home is not at risk of a storm surge, experts recommend staying put.
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And you dont always have to drive hundreds of miles to get out of harms way.
However, if you have a credit card for emergencies, this is the time to use yours.
If a credit card is your only ticket out of a hurricanes path during evacuation, swipe it.
The program is still operational.
In recent years, social media sites like Facebook have connected evacuees with families willing to open their homes.
Likely, it will be, especially if you are traveling with a family.
Find a Hurricane Shelter
Well before the hurricane makes landfall, check into a hurricane shelter.
Check ahead on this, though, because some dont.
They should be able to offer assistance.
Ask Neighbors and Community Members
Social media is a useful resource during an emergency.
Other members in the group may already be posting to offer assistance.
However, if you have no other option financially, you’re free to shelter in place.
But ensure you have everything you need well before the storm hits to ensure your familys safety.
First and foremost, confirm you have ample water.
FEMA recommends 1 gallon of water per person per day for 14 days when sheltering in place.
This water is used for drinking, cleaning up, flushing toilets and washing dishes.
see to it you have all your regular medicines, plus a first-aid kit.
Finally, grab blankets, flashlights (and extra batteries) and an emergency battery-powered radio.
If you live in a multistory home, go to the highest level to ride out the storm.
Once the storm has passed, stay alert for emergency crews.
It may take several hours or days before they can reach you.
Watch for broken glass, downed power lines and standing water.
Your safest bet is to wait for emergency crews and/or the all clear from officials.
This assistance can include money for:
Government aid isnt your only option.
If youre a homeowner, review yourhomeowners insurancepolicy to see what coverage you have.
Contributor Timothy Moore is a writer and editor in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He focuses on banks, loans and insurance for The Penny Hoarder.
His work has been featured on USA Today, Forbes, LendingTree, Business Insider and LendEDU.
Former staff writer Alex Mahadevan contributed to this report.
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