The hurricane evacuation tool, Hurrevac, utilized by thousands of US communities for determining evacuation timing during hurricanes, faces expiration due to approval delays from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The acting FEMA administrator has not fully renewed the contract, which is essential for disaster preparedness. Hurrevac integrates evacuation, storm history, and forecast data, serving over 30,000 users, including emergency managers and National Weather Service offices. Its expiration is linked to a partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding, with FEMA emphasizing the importance of maintaining this system despite political hurdles.