Hurricane Evacuations and Special Health Care Needs: 

Dial 2-1-1 for a ride 

Hurricane season begins on June 1^ST and continues until November 30^th. 

Local officials may ask people who live in certain hurricane evacuation zones to evacuate if a hurricane looks like it is coming our way.  To find out if you live in an evacuation zone you can call the 2-1-1 Special Needs Registry or view the map of the hurricane zones.   

If you live in the hurricane evacuation zone, you don’t have a ride and you have a disability or special health care need, it is very important for you to call 2-1-1 now to register for a ride.  People who live in a nursing home or an assisted living facility don’t need to call 2-1-1.  The nursing home and/or assisted living facility will provide rides for their patients. 

Registering with 2-1-1 is free and voluntary.   The 2-1-1 Special Needs Registry will help public safety and transportation agencies know how to reach you to give you a ride if a hurricane evacuation is recommended.   

Everyone who lives in the hurricane evacuation zone should have an evacuation plan. 

If you live in the hurricane evacuation zone and you don’t have a ride to evacuate, your plan should include calling 2-1-1 now. 

You can also dial 2-1-1 if you live in the hurricane evacuation zoneand you:

·         would not have a ride during an evacuation; or,

·         think you should register but need to talk to someone to know for sure. 

Also, please be sure to dial 2-1-1 as soon as possible if your information changes.