Evacuation (SO) Flashcards
What is the purpose of Special Order 1993-15A?
To define operational procedures for police in evacuations.
Who is responsible for commanding evacuations in Lexington, Kentucky?
Police, even if incident is commanded by non-police officials.
Under what circumstances may police conduct a mandatory evacuation?
If written order provided by Governor or Mayor under Kentucky law.
What actions must be taken before employing physical force in an evacuation?
All reasonable efforts for voluntary compliance must be exhausted.
What are the primary functions of police operations in an emergency evacuation?
Isolate the area, evacuate it effectively, and allow access to authorized personnel only.
What steps should the first responding officer take upon determining the need for evacuation?
Communicate conditions, request supervisor, request assistance in isolating the area.
What role should the senior ranking supervisor play in implementing the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Assume the role of Incident Commander until relieved and consult with senior fire official for hazardous material incidents.
What duties should officers be assigned during an evacuation under the Incident Command System?
Incident Security Officer, Evacuation Officer, Traffic Control Officer.
What steps should be taken for coordinating transportation and emergency shelters during a large evacuation?
Notify DEEM to coordinate buses and emergency shelters for large evacuations.
What are the Traffic Control Officer’s responsibilities?
Analysis of traffic flow, coordinating with Traffic Engineering, assigning personnel for traffic flow.
What should traffic control points be staffed with?
At least two officers, with one being a sworn officer with arrest authority.
What additional factors should be considered during evacuations?
Number of people, buses needed, special needs of sick, infirm, aged, and duration of evacuation.
What are the responsibilities of police officers at designated shelter sites?
Maintain communications, liaison, accurate list of persons, law and order.
What should be considered during evacuation of correctional facilities?
Assessing the situation, providing perimeter security, requesting additional units if needed.
What concept is followed in mandatory mass evacuations of a city’s population?
Dividing the city into geographic sections for balanced traffic flow.
Who is responsible for determining the boundaries of an evacuation area?
The Incident Commander.
What are the key elements of an evacuation message?
Conciseness, informativeness, no panic induction, designated shelter, and rallying points for transportation.
When might a ‘shelter-in-place’ procedure be deemed appropriate?
When the Incident Commander determines it as suitable.
What are some steps recommended during a ‘shelter-in-place’ procedure?
Close doors, windows, vents, turn off systems, stay indoors until advised otherwise, and tune to emergency updates.
What are the duties of the Incident Security Officer during an evacuation?
Manage outer perimeter security, control area access, approve entries, record individuals, and manage traffic and security points.
What are the responsibilities of perimeter personnel during an evacuation?
Prevent unauthorized entry, redirect to the Perimeter Control Officer, assist in traffic flow, and guide media personnel to the Public Information Area.
Who is in charge of managing evacuation teams and efforts?
The Evacuation Officer.
What are some tasks assigned to evacuation team members?
Receive briefings, circulate the assigned area with messages, complete evacuation tags, and notify the Evacuation Officer.
How many main evacuation routes are established leading away from Lexington on the major highways?
Four main evacuation routes.
What is the northbound major highway route for evacuation away from Lexington?
I-75, towards Cincinnati, OH.
Which major highway should citizens take if moving towards Louisville Metro?
US-60 to the Bluegrass Parkway and I-64.
How many officers are required for Southbound evacuation on I-75 to the Kentucky/Tennessee state line?
34 officers.
What must be established and maintained from Lexington to the terminus of evacuation routes?
Entry/Exit Control Points (ECP’s).
How should citizens be directed towards evacuation routes on major roads during an emergency?
Via police control and unidirectional flow.
How should specific evacuation routes be disseminated widely during an emergency?
Through local radio, TV stations, Kentucky Transportation Network, programmable message boards.
