Through the Know Your Zone campaign, City residents are encouraged to find out their hurricane evacuation zone.
Hurricane evacuation zones are areas that may be affected by storm surge flooding. The City uses data from the National Weather Service, topographic maps, and actual events to define areas that are most at risk.
During coastal storms, evacuation areas are identified by the assigned zone.
When a coastal storm is approaching, the City may order the evacuation of neighborhoods in danger of flooding from storm surge, starting with whatever Zone the storm reaches first and adding more Zones as needed.
You can find out:
- If you live in a hurricane evacuation zone
- The hazards you may face from a hurricane
- How to prepare for a hurricane
- Locations of hurricane evacuation centers
Make sure to include the borough and zip code when looking up an address. The evacuation centers are listed in order of proximity to your address.
