GENERAL HURRICANE EVACUATION INFORMATION Important Points to Remember: When a hurricane threatens the area, evacuation is the smartest move.  When officials call for an evacuation, leave without delay.  Make your evacuation plans now.  Discuss your plans with your family, relatives, friends, and coworkers BEFORE the season begins.  Should a storm move into the Gulf, review your plans and remind others. Confirm reservations if you plan to stay in a hotel.  Arrange stays with relatives now if that is your plan. Include pets and livestock in your planning. Turn off electricity at the main circuit breaker or fuse box to protect appliances from power surges, and reduce the risk of live dangling wires after the storm. Food, water, and cash (including small bills) must be considered.  Banks and ATM’s may not be an option. Fuel-up before a storm approaches.  Start your evacuation with a full tank. When officials tell you to evacuate- GO! Monitor your car radio and check highway signs for evacuation information. If possible take one vehicle to help avoid traffic congestion. Expect traffic delays, congestion, and slow travel. If you have several vehicles, trailers, or boats to move- leave the area BEFORE the call for evacuation is made. If the location you evacuate to have access to the Internet go to www.jdps.org for information and announcements concerning Jeff Davis Parish.  This site is up and running now and will be important to Jeff Davis Parish citizens during and after any storm.  Also you should enroll now at the Sheriff's web site http://alert.jeffdavis.net to be able to receive important cell phone text messages and emails concerning post storm conditions.