Cities all along the Gulf and East coasts are heading into what's expected to be a whopper of a hurricane season, but are better prepared with newly revised evacuation zone maps.
Previous maps were ready for an overhaul, and the new maps incorporate the latest population, development and elevation data.
Thanks to updated storm-surge information from the National Hurricane Center, cities such as New York and Miami are ready with new maps to help guide emergency managers and the public in case a dangerous hurricane approaches and evacuations become necessary.
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