Evacuations Routes for Traveling Motorists

Evacuations Routes for Traveling Motorists

As w've said before residents in area are continuing to prepare for evacuations news15 rain augustine joins us with tips from experts on how travelling motorists can stay safe.

Agencies across the state are prepared for evacuations.

Here in lafayette officials say residents south of i-10 should consider*voluntaril* evacuating... while residents south of highway 90 are strongly encouraged.

I with local and state transportation experts who gave tips for evacuating motorists."there are many different evacuations routes that we have throughout the state," deidra druilhet, dotd public information officer diedra broussard with dotd says the agency is busy making sure the roadways are safe for evacuees"w've got la-70, la- 14 down in abbeville, la-182 from amelia to different places like i-49," deidra druilhet, dotd public information officermotorists who chose to leave the acadiana area should use i-49 north towards alexandria, according to lcg....."do't wait until wednesday its best to plan ahead," josh guillory transportation expert justin augustine agrees that travelers to make preparations now"when they issue a state of emergency and the're asking for an evacuation, i's important that motorist take head to that."leaving this message for evacuating motorists"make sure you have your provisions identified throughout the communication process in terms of being prepare.

Drive safely, drive carefully, and be patient," reporter tag:you can access road conditions by visiting 511la.org or dialing 511 from your phone.

In lafayette, rain augustine, news 15.

3 for information regarding road conditions and evacuations routes you can visit 5-1-1 la dot org... you can also dial 5-1-1 from your phone.

K-l-a-f dot com...is the place to go for all the latest updates on hurricane laura as well as the latest news around acadiana......