MDOT Reminds You the Time to Prepare for a Hurricane is NOW
Get your preparation process started now with the following resources
available at your fingertips.
Jackson, MS — Today, June 1, marks the first official day of Hurricane Season and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to help you get prepared by obtaining free online resources.
Did you know that you can start this preparation process without even standing up and moving away from your computer or mobile device, right this minute? In the event of a hurricane, information is key. Start your preparation process now by learning about ways to get the latest emergency resources from MDOT.
For starters, visit www.GoMDOT.com/hurricanes and find out ways you can prepare, what to include in your survival kit and download a copy of the 2015 Hurricane Evacuation Guide. The updated Hurricane Evacuation Guide features loads of vital information, from evacuation maps, suggested evacuation routes and contraflow information, to critical contact information from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, American Red Cross, MEMA and DOTs and Highway Patrols in bordering states. Other important information such as shelters for you and your pets, 211 MS and lodging can also be found in the Hurricane Evacuation Guide.
For some, the quickest and easiest way to obtain critical information during a disaster is going to be through social media outlets. You can follow MDOT on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube at MississippiDOT. Other important handles to follow on Twitter for up-to-date information during a disaster include the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), @MSEMA; the Mississippi Red Cross, @RedCrossMiss; the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, @MissDPS; and your local National Weather Service, @NWSNewOrleans; @NWSMobile; @NWSJacksonMS; and @NWSMemphis.
MDOT’s free travel resources will provide vital information during a disaster and are available 24/7 to the Mississippi traveling public. For live travel information including the latest traffic and weather alerts, visit www.MDOTtraffic.com, download the MS Traffic App in the Google Play or App Store, or dial 511.
All of these resources are free and available at your fingertips. Don’t get caught off guard this hurricane season—start your preparation process now.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient and environmentally-sensitive manner. MDOT’s objective is to maximize taxpayer’s dollars by providing a safe, efficient multimodal network which enhances economic stability and growth. For more information, visit GoMDOT.com.
