Where are the evacuation routes for Fulton County?
An effective short-notice emergency evacuation of the city is not practical. However, if we have several days of advance warning of a catastrophe, Atlanta could possibly be evacuated using ALL routes, including the inbound highway lanes (under police supervision and direction). Do not ever enter the Wrong-Way lanes of any highway without specific police permission. Collateral (local) streets would also be used to help evacuate. During a county-wide evacuation, MARTA would be available to give free rides to safety (normal bus routes would be suspended; just get on the first bus you can). During neighborhood evacuations (for floods and other local emergencies) a special MARTA bus will transport residents to a nearby shelter, and to the Red Cross registration center where residents can report their involvement in the emergency. To assist in your evacuation: • Keep your car in working order and keep your gas tank at least half full at all times. • Always know where your family members are
