TB 057- Evacuation Guidelines

Question 1

Information the Community needs for evacuation

Answer 1

Reason for evacuation
Evacuation route
Destination of evacuation center
Contingency plans for safekeeping of their personal property and pets

Question 2

Who is in charge of evacuation?

Answer 2

Regardless of which agency has specific legal responsibility for the evacuation —> the agency that actually calls for the evacuation will ultimately bear the responsibility for the effectiveness of that effort

Question 3

What is the role of Dept of Recreation and Parks?

Answer 3

Coordinating and managing the evacuation centers

Question 4

What is the role of Salvation Army in evacuations?

Answer 4

Provides evacuees with services that are required at the evacuation centers, including food, drinks, clothing

Question 5

What facilities are best suited for larger scaled evacuations

Answer 5

High Schools
LAUSD has an agreement, when high schools are available, parks and rec may use for evacuation.
High schools have 3 day supply of food, large gym for dorms, restrooms for large groups an large fields for animals

Question 6

What are the types of evacuation?

Answer 6

Shelter in place- close all doors, windows and wait for hazard to pass
Voluntary- civilians allowed to stay and protect their things
Mandatory- extreme severity or imminent life loss- complete removal of citizens, may need LAPD for arrests