Evacuation (SO)

Question 1

What is the purpose of Special Order 1993-15A?

Answer 1

To define operational procedures for police in evacuations.

Question 2

Who is responsible for commanding evacuations in Lexington, Kentucky?

Answer 2

Police, even if incident is commanded by non-police officials.

Question 3

Under what circumstances may police conduct a mandatory evacuation?

Answer 3

If written order provided by Governor or Mayor under Kentucky law.

Question 4

What actions must be taken before employing physical force in an evacuation?

Answer 4

All reasonable efforts for voluntary compliance must be exhausted.

Question 5

What are the primary functions of police operations in an emergency evacuation?

Answer 5

Isolate the area, evacuate it effectively, and allow access to authorized personnel only.

Question 6

What steps should the first responding officer take upon determining the need for evacuation?

Answer 6

Communicate conditions, request supervisor, request assistance in isolating the area.

Question 7

What role should the senior ranking supervisor play in implementing the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Answer 7

Assume the role of Incident Commander until relieved and consult with senior fire official for hazardous material incidents.

Question 8

What duties should officers be assigned during an evacuation under the Incident Command System?

Answer 8

Incident Security Officer, Evacuation Officer, Traffic Control Officer.

Question 9

What steps should be taken for coordinating transportation and emergency shelters during a large evacuation?

Answer 9

Notify DEEM to coordinate buses and emergency shelters for large evacuations.

Question 10

What are the Traffic Control Officer’s responsibilities?

Answer 10

Analysis of traffic flow, coordinating with Traffic Engineering, assigning personnel for traffic flow.

Question 11

What should traffic control points be staffed with?

Answer 11

At least two officers, with one being a sworn officer with arrest authority.

Question 12

What additional factors should be considered during evacuations?

Answer 12

Number of people, buses needed, special needs of sick, infirm, aged, and duration of evacuation.

Question 13

What are the responsibilities of police officers at designated shelter sites?

Answer 13

Maintain communications, liaison, accurate list of persons, law and order.

Question 14

What should be considered during evacuation of correctional facilities?

Answer 14

Assessing the situation, providing perimeter security, requesting additional units if needed.

Question 15

What concept is followed in mandatory mass evacuations of a city’s population?

Answer 15

Dividing the city into geographic sections for balanced traffic flow.

Question 16

Who is responsible for determining the boundaries of an evacuation area?

Answer 16

The Incident Commander.

Question 17

What are the key elements of an evacuation message?

Answer 17

Conciseness, informativeness, no panic induction, designated shelter, and rallying points for transportation.

Question 18

When might a ‘shelter-in-place’ procedure be deemed appropriate?

Answer 18

When the Incident Commander determines it as suitable.

Question 19

What are some steps recommended during a ‘shelter-in-place’ procedure?

Answer 19

Close doors, windows, vents, turn off systems, stay indoors until advised otherwise, and tune to emergency updates.

Question 20

What are the duties of the Incident Security Officer during an evacuation?

Answer 20

Manage outer perimeter security, control area access, approve entries, record individuals, and manage traffic and security points.

Question 21

What are the responsibilities of perimeter personnel during an evacuation?

Answer 21

Prevent unauthorized entry, redirect to the Perimeter Control Officer, assist in traffic flow, and guide media personnel to the Public Information Area.

Question 22

Who is in charge of managing evacuation teams and efforts?

Answer 22

The Evacuation Officer.

Question 23

What are some tasks assigned to evacuation team members?

Answer 23

Receive briefings, circulate the assigned area with messages, complete evacuation tags, and notify the Evacuation Officer.

Question 24

How many main evacuation routes are established leading away from Lexington on the major highways?

Answer 24

Four main evacuation routes.

Question 25

What is the northbound major highway route for evacuation away from Lexington?

Answer 25

I-75, towards Cincinnati, OH.

Question 26

Which major highway should citizens take if moving towards Louisville Metro?

Answer 26

US-60 to the Bluegrass Parkway and I-64.

Question 27

How many officers are required for Southbound evacuation on I-75 to the Kentucky/Tennessee state line?

Answer 27

34 officers.

Question 28

What must be established and maintained from Lexington to the terminus of evacuation routes?

Answer 28

Entry/Exit Control Points (ECP’s).

Question 29

How should citizens be directed towards evacuation routes on major roads during an emergency?

Answer 29

Via police control and unidirectional flow.

Question 30

How should specific evacuation routes be disseminated widely during an emergency?

Answer 30

Through local radio, TV stations, Kentucky Transportation Network, programmable message boards.