Do I have to evacuate if an evacuation order is issued for my area?

Evacuation orders are issued to protect residents from hazardous situations that may affect their area during an emergency. While you cannot legally be forced to leave your home, understand that you likely will be unable to depend on emergency crews such as police and fire rescue to assist you during a life-threatening situation. Conditions outside may not allow emergency units to assist you. So it is strongly recommended that you heed an evacuation order, if given.

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1. How long should I expect to be self-sufficient during an emergency?
2. Will you contact FPL in a power outage?
3. How do I get Red Cross Assistance?
4. What is a tropical disturbance, tropical depression, tropical storm?
5. Should I tape my windows when a hurricane threatens?
6. What should I do during a hurricane watch vs a hurricane warning?
7. What do some of the words and acronyms mean when talking about hurricanes?
8. What is wind shear?
9. What are “Cape Verde” hurricanes?
10. Do I need to open my windows when a hurricane approaches?
11. Why are hurricanes named?
12. Does El Niño affect hurricanes?
13. Do I have to evacuate if an evacuation order is issued for my area?
14. .I have a pet. What can I do to ensure they are safe during an emergency?