Should you evacuate for a Category 2 hurricane?

Category 2 storms bring torrential rains, storm surge, and flooding that may extend for many miles inland. They also bring the increased probability of evacuation of neighborhoods close to the coastline, so residents living there are advised to have an evacuation plan in place and be prepared to execute it.

At what category hurricane should you evacuate?

Category 1 – Winds of 74-95mph; Storm surge 4′-5′ above normal. Category 2 – Winds of 96-110 mph; Storm surge 6′-8′ above normal. Category 3 – Winds of 111-130 mph; Storm surge 9′-12′ above normal. Category 4 – Winds of 131-155 mph; Storm surge 13′-18′ above normal.

What is an Evaculane?

During an evacuation, authorities may have that stretch of Texas 321 from Dayton to Cleveland opened as “Evaculanes,” meaning that the shoulder and center turning lanes could then be used for northbound traffic in addition to the normal northbound lane.

When does a hurricane become a Category 2?

Category 2 is the fourth-highest classification on the Saffir–Simpson scale. When a storm’s wind speed is between 83 knots (96 mph; 154 km/h; 43 m/s) and 95 knots (109 mph; 176 km/h; 49 m/s), it is classified as a Category 2. Since records began in 1851, a total of 245 tropical cyclones have peaked at this intensity.

Where do you put the hurricane evacuation symbol?

Driver comprehension surveys indicate that a standard hurricane evacuation route symbol on a blue background placed in the shoulder is comprehended the best and motorists prefer this design when such Evaculane markings are used (Figure 1). Some districts also use supplemental arrows in conjunction with the markings (Figure 2).

What kind of damage can a Category 3 hurricane do?

Category 3 hurricane: Devastating damage will occur In a Category 3 hurricane, winds range from 111 to 129 mph. There is a high risk of injury or death to people, livestock and pets from flying and falling debris. Nearly all older mobile homes will be destroyed, and most new ones will experience significant damage.

What kind of signs are used for evacuation routes?

Evacuation route trailblazing signs, either text- or symbol-based (EM-1T or EM-1a) are used extensively on hurricane evacuation routes statewide (Figure 4 and Figure 5, respectively). Where it is important to notify cross-street traffic that they have reached such a route, either type of sign is acceptable.