In an Emergency, Would You Know How to Evacuate?

For many D.C. residents and commuters, the answer is no. But if evacuation orders were given, precious time could be wasted if you are not aware of the evacuation routes nearest you.

In the District, there are 19 evacuation/event routes that are identified by the stars and bars symbol on street signs. Visit 72hours.dc.gov and click “Find my route” at the top of the page to locate the evacuation route nearest you.

Below is the list of primary event routes.

1) 16th St. NW
2) Georgia Ave. (7th St.) NW
3) Rhode Island Ave. NE
4) New York Ave. NE
5) Benning Rd. NE (via H St. NE and E. Capitol St. SE)
6) Pennsylvania Ave. SE
7) Branch Ave. SE
8) Pennsylvania Ave. NW/3rd St./Independence Ave./Washington Ave. SW/ S. Capitol St./Suitland Pkwy.
9) 9th St. NW
10) 14th St. NW
11) Interstate 395/295
12) Constitution Ave. NW
13) E St. Expressway
14) K St. NW
15) Pennsylvania Ave. NW/M St. NW
16) Macarthur Blvd. NW
17) Canal Rd. NW
18) Wisconsin Ave. NW
19) Connecticut Ave. NW

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