Experts emphasize that being prepared ahead of time is key to ensuring a swift and safe evacuation. With the right supplies ... you're prepared for fire, hurricane, or any other disaster.

It's important to prepare, heed evacuation ... hurricane. Have your full, current supply of prescriptions packed in case you can't get to a pharmacy. You may also want to take other health ...

One critical reminder to everyone: if you evacuate to a hurricane evacuation shelter, there most likely will be no amenities. This means no food service, established sleeping areas or supplies.