- When an
evacuation is ordered, Broward County Transit (BCT) buses cease
regular service and begin running emergency/evacuation service.
Evacuation service will coincide with the opening of American Red
Cross shelters. It will not begin before shelters are open.
- In the case of a
Category 1 or 2 hurricane (Evacuation Plan A), buses will pick up
along A1A. In a Category 3 or higher (Evacuation Plan B), bus
pick-up points will include A1A and Federal Highway. There are
designated pick-up points where buses will lay over longer to take
evacuees.
- For BCT
evacuation pick-up points for transportation to Red Cross shelters
for tourist and residents without transportation, call the Hurricane
Hotline at 954-831-4000 or vist the Broward County Transit web site
at
www.broward.org/bct.
- Pick-up points
are generally located along A1A on the beaches, and/or Federal
Highway in a Category 3 or higher. Those evacuating from these areas
can flag down any BCT bus for pick-up. All buses will be marked
"Emergency Evacuation" on the head sign. Evacuation service will
continue as long as weather permits.
- Broward County
Transit Paratransit Services section coordinates transportation of
persons with disabilities to and from shelters. Pre-registration is
required. Call Broward County Elderly and Veteran's Services at
954-537-2888 (TDY 954-537-2882).
- As a storm
approaches, Paratransit Services will contact all registered special
needs residents to arrange for a pickup time and transportation to
the appropriate special needs shelter, or to call a taxicab company
that can provide wheelchair/special needs service. If you are
registered and your transportation has not arrived within the
specified time, please call the Hurricane Hotline at 954-831-4000.
Returning Home
- A reverse
evacuation will be conducted. This means you will be returned to
your original pick-up point, but only after the “All Clear” is given
by the County Administrator.
- Listen to local
radio and television updates for an announcement when normal Broward
County Transit bus service will resume.
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