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Your comprehensive, actionable guide to navigating emergencies in Dallas.
This guide uses AI-researched data and is being verified by our team. Routes and locations should be confirmed before use in an emergency.
Dallas benefits from a grid of major interstates: I-35E runs north-south, I-30 runs east-west, and I-20 provides a southern bypass. The I-635 (LBJ Freeway) loop allows bypass of downtown congestion. The DFW Metroplex's flat terrain means routes are direct but offer little natural shelter from tornadoes.
During tornado season, have multiple routes planned as storm cells can block primary corridors. Monitor NWS Dallas/Fort Worth for real-time tornado tracks and adjust routes perpendicular to storm movement.
Communication: Primary: cell/text. Secondary: out-of-state contact. Dallas cell towers may be damaged by tornadoes. Have a battery-powered NOAA radio as backup. Text messages use less bandwidth than voice calls.
Meeting Points: Primary: Fair Park main entrance (large, recognizable). Secondary: White Rock Lake Bath House. Out-of-area: designate family in another state.
Roles: Person A: grab go-bags, important documents, weather radio. Person B: children, pets, close interior doors. Person C: drive or lead to safe room / shelter.
Use this guide as a base for your personalized strategy.