What are the hurricane evacuation routes for Chatham County, Beaufort County?

The key to safely evacuating the area in the event of a hurricane is preparing early.What you do now can save you a lot of time and worry should a storm come our way.In Chatham County, Ga. the main evacuation routes are Highway 204, Highway 21, Highway 80 and I-16.Check out your local forecast here and download the WJCL News App for local weather alerts.WJCL 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: Storm names, timing, potential 'hot spots' and moreAnd remember, contraflow is used on I-16 during an emergency, meaning all eastbound lanes become westbound lanes.Chatham County has three separate evacuation zones. That's to ensure an efficient exit for all communities in the target area.RELATEDEvacuating the Savannah area for a hurricane? Here's everything to pack for you and your familyBefore a hurricane threatens the Savannah area, here's how you can prepare for your petsZone A is anything east of the Truman Parkway. Zone B is west of the Truman but east of I-95. And Zone C is everything west of I-95.As for South Carolina, the two main evacuation routes are Highway 278 and Highway 21.For those on Hilton Head Island, you'll take 278 to I-95. In Beaufort, you'll take Highway 21.Below video: WJCL 22 "Surviving the Storm" 2023 Hurricane Special