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1.5COMMUNICATIONSFor information on communication issues for no-notice evacuations, refer to thefollowing sections of this Primer:• Section 5: Communications; Public EducationHow does the plan document the communication methods used by eachagency? How have the methods been evaluated to ensure compatibility amongmultiple agencies? What gaps or conflicts need to be addressed?How will a public education campaign be structured to inform citizens of thesteps they should take in advance of a no-notice incident, to better preparethemselves in case of an evacuation?Which agency will establish a designated Public Information Officer to provideinformation to the media and public on all aspects of the evacuation?What information does this person/agency need to ensure that they canprovide information about the evacuation order, size of the evacuation, anticipatedevacuation population, additional sources of information, destination ofassembly points, alternate routes/transportation modes, and available servicesalong evacuation routes and at shelters?What contingency plans will be used if normal means of public communicationsare unavailable? How will all the relevant agencies be informed of thesemeasures?Does the plan identify sample/pre-scripted messages for use when communicatingto the public via automated systems such as dynamic message signs andReverse 911?What provisions are included in the evacuation plan for communicating withspecial needs populations? What will be the most effective methods for eachpopulation group? What specialized agencies and organizations can assist inthis process?Notes92USING HIGHWAYS FOR NO-NOTICE EVACUATIONS
1.6SHELTERING/DESTINATIONFor information on sheltering/destination issues for no-notice evacuations, refer tothe following sections of this Primer:n Section 4: Sheltering in Placen Section 5: Destinations and Sheltering; Forecasting Evacuee StatisticsWhat are the potential shelter locations that can be used? Where are theselocated in relation to possible evacuation routes? How are these mapped inthe evacuation plan?How much time will each shelter require before activation to prepare for receivingevacuees? Is this time accounted for in the plan?Does the plan identify shelters with the capabilities to house special needspopulations? What facilities do they provide? What are the total capacities ofthese shelters in comparison to the anticipated population sizes?Have agreements been established with private facilities (hotels, universities,convention centers, etc.) to provide sufficient space to house the worst-caseestimate for the number of evacuees needing shelter? What facilities should beincluded in this process?Does the plan identify which shelters will accept service animals and pets?What are the total capacities of these shelters in comparison to the anticipatedanimal population?Does the plan address shelter-in-place provisions if a full evacuation is not feasible?What provisions are identified and how will this information be sharedwith the public?NotesUSING HIGHWAYS FOR NO-NOTICE EVACUATIONS93
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