USA Road Signs: Emergency management signs 2026

An evacuation route marker guiding traffic along a designated path away from danger during an emergency or disaster.

A hurricane evacuation route sign marking the designated roadway for leaving coastal areas ahead of an approaching hurricane.

A tsunami evacuation route sign directing people toward higher ground and safety away from tsunami-prone shorelines.

An 'AREA CLOSED' emergency management sign warning that the zone ahead is off-limits, typically during a disaster or hazard response.

A 'TRAFFIC CONTROL POINT' sign marking a location where authorities direct or check traffic during an emergency operation.

A 'MAINTAIN TOP SAFE SPEED' sign urging drivers on an evacuation route to keep moving at the safest practical speed to clear the area.

A sign advising that through traffic needs a road-use permit, restricting non-essential travel on a controlled emergency route.

An emergency management sign directing people to a medical center for treatment or care during a disaster response.

An emergency management sign guiding evacuees to a welfare center offering assistance and basic services during an emergency.

An emergency management sign pointing to a registration center where displaced people can check in and be accounted for.

An emergency management sign directing people to a decontamination center following a chemical, biological, or radiological incident.

An emergency shelter sign guiding people to a designated safe place to take refuge during a disaster or emergency.

A hurricane shelter sign directing residents and evacuees to a protected facility for refuge during a hurricane.

A fallout shelter sign marking a protective location for refuge from radioactive fallout during a nuclear emergency.

A chemical shelter sign directing people to a facility offering protection during a hazardous chemical release.