If an evacuation order has been issued…
Unplug electrical equipment, such as radios and televisions, and small appliances, such as toasters and microwaves.
? Turn off gas, electricity, and water to the house. https://www.ready.gov/safety-skills
? Know the difference between a mandatory and voluntary evacuation. If the Borough order a voluntary evacuation of the area it is up to an individual’s discretion to evacuate.
? Mandatory evacuations are designed to keep residents safe and residents must and should leave their homes and the area at risk to seek shelter in a safer area. DO NOT WAIT!
? Follow these instructions to evacuate yourself and your family: https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family
? Plan ahead, know the evacuation routes in your area and have a plan in place that all members of the household are aware of.
? Keep family members, neighbors, and other local friends informed of your evacuation plans. Alert them when you chose to evacuate to your planned destination. Designate a contact outside of the affected area to know your plan and whereabouts should communication fail within the area of risk.
? When the possibility of evacuation nears make sure to keep a full tank of gas in your car and throughout your trip away try keep it at half full to avoid breakdowns on congested roads.
? Check other fluid levels in the car, the air pressure in tires, and ensure that the vehicle chosen for evacuation can handle a long trip.
? Click https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family for FEMA guidelines.
? For more information on evacuation in Avalon: https://avalonemergency.org/avalons-emergency-plan/evacuation-routes/
Avalon’s evacuation routes are to head north/northwest: 30th Street to Avalon Boulevard, north/west to Garden State Parkway/Route 9
north: Townsend’s Inlet Bridge via Ocean Drive, to Sea Isle Boulevard
south: To 96th Street in Stone Harbor, right on Stone Harbor Boulevard to Parkway/Route 9