Evacuations occur when an area is deemed unsafe due to an impending natural disaster such as a hurricane tornado flood or wildfire. The process of evacuating an area involves alerting citizens of the approaching danger providing them with routes of escape and providing safe shelter for those who cannot evacuate. Depending on the size and scope of the disaster evacuations may be handled by local state or federal agencies.
The actual evacuation process can vary depending on the size of the area the type of event and the resources available. Generally the steps for an evacuation include:
The evacuation plan should include specific details such as the type of event the area to be evacuated evacuation routes the time of evacuation and any necessary resources. It is important to note that evacuation orders should only be given when absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
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Evacuations occur when people are forced to leave an area due to an imminent danger. This could be due to a natural disaster such as a hurricane wildfire or flood or a man-made disaster such as a chemical spill. Evacuations can also happen during a civil emergency such as a war or civil unrest. In these cases people are typically asked to evacuate by local authorities. Evacuations typically involve a few key steps:
Evacuations are stressful and challenging experiences so it is important to be prepared and follow instructions from local authorities. It is also important for individuals to have a plan in place for where they will go and how they will get there.