TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

Question 1

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

The community needs to be provided with as much information as possible regarding the incident including:

• The reason for the evacuation;
• The evacuation route;
• Their ultimate destination; and
• Contingency plans for the safekeeping of their personal property and pets.

Answer 1

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Question 2

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

Safety is the single most important consideration in choosing a location for the Evacuation DivisionGroup/Branch.

Answer 2

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Question 3

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

_________ is responsible for establishing and announcing the boundaries of the evacuation area.

Answer 3

The Incident Commander

Question 4

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

Officers from the LAPD will be charged with the responsibility of evacuating only those areas not requiring special protection (breathing apparatus, entry suits, etc.).

Answer 4

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Question 5

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

It is of paramount importance to activate the EOC when evacuation considerations warrant and/or are in accordance with criteria established by the Emergency operations Board (EOB).

Answer 5

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Question 6

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

The Department of Recreation and Parks has primary responsibility for coordinating the management of evacuation centers.

Essential to the success of an evacuation center is the response of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

Answer 6

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Question 7

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

The Department of Recreation and Parks has entered into a written agreement with the LAUSD to use their facilities, when available, as evacuation centers.

All high schools are provided with a kitchen which is stocked with an emergency _____-day supply of food.

Answer 7

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Question 8

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

The immediate area of evacuation must be established by the Incident Commander.

Answer 8

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Question 9

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

If the hazardous condition warrants forcible removal of civilians from their homes, it may be necessary for the LAPD to make arrests. Animals must be considered during this type of evacuation.

Answer 9

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Question 10

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

The Emergency Broadcast System can be activated through the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Answer 10

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Question 11

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

Past experience in evacuations nationwide indicates that approximately 65 percent of all persons being evacuated as the result of an emergency incident used their private automobiles.

Answer 11

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Question 12

TB 57 Evacuation Guidelines

All high schools are provided with a kitchen which is stocked with an emergency ____-day supply of food.

Answer 12

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