A critical hurricane evacuation planning tool used by emergency managers across the country is at risk of going offline because a federal contract has not been renewed. The tool, known as HURREVAC, helps officials make decisions about evacuations and storm planning ahead of hurricane season. With the season approaching, the lapse is raising concern about how local agencies will prepare if access to that system is interrupted.
Why This Matters:
When a key planning tool is delayed ahead of hurricane season, it raises concerns about readiness before a storm ever forms. If preparedness systems start falling behind, it is a good reminder to make sure your own food, water, backup power, and emergency essentials are in place before severe weather becomes a more immediate threat.
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Source: CNN
By: Andrew Freedman
