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3.23.3SITUATIONAL 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 AwarenessDoes the plan describe time phasing of evacuation execution (i.e., sequentialand concurrent activities) for different levels of evacuation response? Whichactivities are most important and should receive priority in the event of limitedstaff or resources?How long will it take to mobilize field personnel and equipment in support ofthe evacuation? What level of response can realistically be expected, and willthis vary depending on time of day (during normal operations hours vs. nightsor weekends)?COMMUNICATIONSFor information on communication issues for no-notice evacuations, refer to thefollowing sections of this Primer:n Section 5: Communications; Public EducationDoes the plan include provisions for notification of evacuation personnel?How will this occur and what are some secondary notification methods thatcan be used if needed?Will contact lists for evacuation personnel be maintained and updated on aregular basis? Who has responsibility for doing this, and how will updatedinformation be distributed to all relevant agencies?Does the plan assign a priority level to all evacuation agencies and personnel?In what order will personnel be contacted after a no-notice incident? Whatare the factors that will determine the hierarchy?What provisions are needed to close schools and businesses in the at-risk area?How will these decisions be announced?Notes96USING HIGHWAYS FOR NO-NOTICE EVACUATIONS
3.4SHELTERING/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 StatisticsHow will the agencies coordinating the evacuation notify and coordinate withhost jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations, and other at-risk jurisdictionsto address shelter activation and operations?NotesUSING HIGHWAYS FOR NO-NOTICE EVACUATIONS97
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