The zone includes the communities of Slaughter Beach, Prime Hook, Broadkill Beach, Long Neck, Oak Orchard and a large portion of the Delaware Route 1 corridor, as it runs south to north along the east coast.
Emergency planners have designated three shelters for those inside the evacuation zone: Beacon Middle School at 19482 John J. Williams Highway in Lewes; Indian River High School at 29772 Armory Road in Dagsboro (pets accepted); and Milford High School at 1019 N. Walnut St. in Milford (pets accepted).
The main evacuation route is northbound on Delaware Rt. 1. To view the evacuation map, visit www.sussexcountyde.gov or dema.delaware.gov.