In most cases, a category three or higher hurricane will implement a mandatory evacuation for the residents of New Orleans and other coastal cities. However, smaller-category storms can also require a mandatory evacuation depending on their size and how much rainfall is anticipated in the area during the storm.
While there is an estimation of how far the storm will travel once it makes it inland and its direction, a good rule of thumb is to ensure you drive at least 50 miles inland. For more severe storms, traveling up to 100 miles can help you escape a hurricane’s worst wind and rain conditions.
Depending on how much damage was done to the area and the amount of flooding your neighborhood may have experienced during the storm, it may be a few days before you can get back to your property and assess the damage. Have a kit that lasts at least five days after the storm ends, and […]