Hurricanes routinely threaten the Texas coast. But mass evacuations pose risks of their own

Disaster response agencies face challenges when evacuating large groups of people. Risks are associated with mass evacuations.

A notable example of evacuation difficulties occurred in the past. This instance is often cited as one of the worst in American history.

Further information about this event and its impact on disaster response is available from the source, which examines whether lessons have been learned from past experiences.