Interactive Maps

A hurricane is constantly changing.

The conditions you see in the morning may be completely different by evening.

Interactive maps help you:

• Monitor the storm’s projected path
• Watch changing weather conditions
• Identify evacuation zones
• Find road closures
• Monitor traffic
• Locate shelters
• Track power outages
• See river and flood conditions
• Plan alternate routes
• Understand local impacts

The more information you have, the better prepared you’ll be to make calm, informed decisions.

Follow official forecast information from trusted meteorologists and government agencies.

This section will eventually include:

• National Hurricane Center forecast cone
• Forecast discussions
• Tropical weather outlooks
• Wind probabilities
• Storm surge forecasts
• Tropical weather satellite imagery

Radar provides a real-time view of rain bands, thunderstorms, and approaching weather.

Useful for:

• Monitoring outer rain bands
• Heavy rainfall
• Lightning
• Storm intensity
• Local weather changes

Remember that radar shows current conditions, not future forecasts.

Know whether your home falls within an evacuation zone before hurricane season begins.

Topics include:

• Coastal evacuation zones
• Storm surge zones
• County evacuation maps
• Shelter locations
• Evacuation notices

Do not wait until an evacuation order is issued to determine your zone.

Road conditions can change rapidly during an evacuation.

Interactive traffic maps help you:

• Avoid congestion
• Find alternate routes
• Identify accidents
• Monitor highway closures
• Watch travel times
• Plan fuel stops

Leaving earlier often provides more route options.

Flooding is responsible for many hurricane-related emergencies.

Flood maps can help monitor:

• River levels
• Flash flooding
• Storm surge
• Coastal flooding
• Rainfall totals
• Flood warnings

Never drive through flooded roadways.

Power restoration may take days or weeks depending on storm damage.

Interactive outage maps allow you to:

• Check your utility status
• View outage areas
• Monitor restoration progress
• Report outages
• Estimate repair timelines

This information can help determine whether returning home is practical.

After hurricanes, unexpected hazards can develop.

Depending on your location, interactive maps may show:

• Air quality
• Smoke conditions
• Wildfire activity
• Controlled burns
• Hazardous air alerts

These resources become especially valuable during extended recovery periods.

If you live near the coast or use boats, monitor:

• Wave heights
• Tides
• Marine forecasts
• Wind speeds
• Coastal flooding
• Rip current risks

Conditions often remain dangerous long after landfall.

Heavy rainfall may continue well inland.

Interactive maps help track:

• Rainfall accumulation
• River gauges
• Reservoir levels
• Inland flooding
• Dam releases
• Water management districts

Flood risks frequently peak after the strongest winds have passed.

Satellite imagery provides a broader perspective of developing weather systems.

Useful views include:

• Visible imagery
• Infrared imagery
• Water vapor imagery
• Regional weather patterns
• Tropical disturbances

Watching these trends can help you understand how storms evolve.

During an evacuation, shelter availability can change quickly.

Interactive maps may include:

• General shelters
• Special needs shelters
• Pet-friendly shelters
• Cooling centers
• Emergency assistance centers

Always confirm that a shelter is open before traveling.

Fuel becomes one of the biggest challenges during a major evacuation.

• Gas station locators
• Fuel availability services
• Alternative fuel locations
• EV charging stations

Remember:

The best fuel strategy is filling your tank before everyone else does.

• Hurricane warnings
• Tropical storm warnings
• Tornado warnings
• Flash flood warnings
• Wind advisories
• Marine warnings

Understanding these alerts helps you recognize changing conditions across your area.

Since Hurricane Bug Out is Florida-focused, this section will eventually include quick access to:

• Florida Division of Emergency Management
• County emergency management offices
• Florida 511 traffic
• State evacuation information
• County evacuation maps
• Shelter information
• Utility outage maps
• Water management districts

Additional nationwide resources will include:

• Hurricane tracking
• Weather radar
• FEMA
• NOAA
• National Weather Service
• USGS
• River monitoring
• Air quality
• Transportation

Many official agencies also provide excellent mobile apps.

• Weather apps
• Radar apps
• Traffic apps
• Hurricane tracking apps
• Emergency notification apps
• Offline mapping apps
• GPS navigation apps

Download these before hurricane season begins.

Interactive maps are incredibly useful—but internet access isn’t guaranteed.

Before a storm:

• Download offline maps.
• Save important locations.
• Print evacuation routes.
• Keep paper maps available.
• Write down addresses.
• Save emergency contacts.

Technology is helpful until it isn’t.

Don’t rely on a single website or app.

Use multiple trusted sources to compare information and confirm changing conditions.

A good information system includes:

• Hurricane forecasts
• Weather radar
• Traffic maps
• Power outage maps
• Emergency alerts
• Local news
• County emergency management
• Offline backups

Preparedness is built on reliable information.

As Hurricane Bug Out grows, this page will become a central hub for interactive mapping tools, including:

• Hurricane Tracking
• Live Radar
• Satellite Imagery
• Wind Forecasts
• Storm Surge Maps
• Rainfall Totals
• River Gauges
• Flood Maps
• Evacuation Zones
• Shelter Maps
• Traffic Maps
• Road Closures
• Fuel Locations
• Power Outages
• Cell Service Status
• Marine Conditions
• Air Quality
• Wildfire Maps
• Utility Maps
• County Emergency Maps

Our goal is to make this one of the most comprehensive hurricane mapping resources available.

Continue building your preparedness system:

• Real-Time Maps & Alerts
• Evacuation Planning
• Evacuation Routes
• Vehicle Readiness
• Gas, Food & Shelter
• Recovery Guidance
• Community Support

Storms change.

Roads close.

Power fails.

Forecasts evolve.

The people who adapt quickly are usually the ones paying attention before everyone else.

Use interactive maps to stay informed, confirm changing conditions, and make decisions with confidence—not panic.