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eadiness phaseThis phase of operations normally occurs when information is receivedabout the likelihood of a specific incident that will lead to an evacuation.These activities are intended to occur after an evacuation becomesimminent but before the evacuation actually begins. In the case of ano-notice or minimal-notice incident and evacuation, the readinessphase will be extremely short or functionally non-existent.2.0ReadinessNotes(If, due to the nature of the no-notice incident, a Readiness Phase is not feasible,then the following steps will take place, if necessary, during the Activation Phase.)•Ch.2.1SITUATIONAL AWARENESSFor information on sheltering/destination issues for no-notice evacuations, refer tothe following sections of this Primer:n Section 4: Limited Information; Feasibility of Tacticsn Section 5: Situational AwarenessHow will key officials be alerted of the possible need to evacuate? What informationwill be provided to them, and by which agencies and staff positions?How will decision makers determine the size of the area to be evacuated andhow many people are affected? What information sources are likely to makethis possible in a rapid timeframe?Does the plan document the decision criteria to be monitored and evaluatedbefore determining whether to issue an evacuation order or to request thatcitizens shelter in place? How will these criteria vary for different scenarios?94USING HIGHWAYS FOR NO-NOTICE EVACUATIONS
Activation phaseThis operational phase involves activating all of the agencies and staffwho will execute the evacuation plan and perform essential coordinationwith responders and impacted jurisdictions. In a no-notice scenario,these activities may be concurrent with the initial movement ofevacuees.3.03.1ActivationCOMMAND AND CONTROLFor information on command and control issues for no-notice evacuations, refer tothe following sections of this Primer:n Section 2: Command Structure; Identify Stakeholdersn Section 5: Concept of Operations; Command Structure; Stakeholders; OperationsWho has the legal authority within the jurisdiction to declare an evacuation?Does the authority exist to mandate that residents evacuate?Does the plan contain pre-approved drafts of executive orders for evacuations?What language and/or provisions should these contain?How can evacuation orders be amended or revised as the situation develops?Who will have the authority to make amendments or revisions?What agencies will report to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in theevent of an evacuation? How will they be notified to report? Has the necessarycontact information been collected and is it updated on a regular basis?Will the Transportation Management Center (TMC) be activated in the eventof an evacuation, if it is not already operational? Who will be expected toreport to the TMC, and how will staff be notified?What protocols are needed for notifying and coordinating with neighboringjurisdictions about what evacuation routes should be used and when?NotesUSING HIGHWAYS FOR NO-NOTICE EVACUATIONS95
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NoticeThe U.S. Department of Transp
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FOREWORDEvacuations may involve hun
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