Thats very interesting. If a levee broke around Lake Providence, how quickly would you know, and how soon would the incoming water affect your escape routes? What kind of timing issues are involved there?

Factor in the exodus of other people and you have a very difficult situation.

So, I would think that you would want to learn about the fastest way to get news that a levee has broken. Preferably something quicker than the local TV news channel.

Its really a difficult thing to plan because lets say you find out quickly, and you hit the road before it hits the TV... but too late to outrun the exodus. That could be a bad situation for you too.

The best escape route might be one that stayed on high ground, even if its a longer exit...