Hurricane Information

Planning for an Evacuation

The time to be prepared and make evacuation plans is now, not the day before a storm. Start by reviewing our hurricane evacuation maps and selecting an evacuation route for you and your family.

Then, read important hurricane-preparedness information provided by state and federal emergency-management officials:

Twitter Notifications

TxDOT will work to deliver road condition and evacuation information via Twitter feeds. Follow these for up-to-the-minute transportation news and local traffic information.

Mandatory Evacuations

If state or local officials order a mandatory evacuation - leave immediately. Be sure your home is secure, and take your pets with you.

Unless you are physically unable to evacuate, we urge you to obey evacuation orders. Remember, the longer you wait, the more likely you are to get stuck in evacuation traffic. If you are elderly or disabled and need evacuation assistance, please call 2-1-1.

Prepare a Survival Kit

If you believe you will not be evacuating during a hurricane, please prepare a survival kit. Some reasons for not evacuating include:

  • A mandatory evacuation is not issued.
  • You are physically or financially unable to leave your home.
  • You live in an area that is not prone to flooding or storm surges.

Stay up-to-date with the latest changes by viewing our current road conditions.

Weather Reports

During a weather emergency, stay tuned to local news/weather bulletins, and visit the following Web pages for the latest weather information.