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Citizens of the City of Plano will only be evacuated if a serious imminent threat is facing our citizens.  Given the grounds for an evacuation, when an order to evacuate is issued, make sure you comply with the request immediately. Evacuation Preparation: •    Locate several shelter areas in and outside your usually community area. •    Have knowledge of your work and children’s school protocol for evacuation. •    Do not attempt to go to a hotel or motel before calling and confirming there is room availability as these facilities tend to fill up extremely quickly as evacuations are ordered. •    Have updated numbers and maps of potential evacuation points •    Wear durable shoes and durable clothing. •    Make sure you lock your house. •    Leave a written message behind to let others know where you are headed. •    DO NOT USE BACKROADS; ONLY USE AUTHORIZED EVACUATION ROUTES. •    When you have reached safety, call your out-of-area contact and let him or her know where you are. Click here to view a larger image of the above map.