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How does the plan address informing evacuees about when transportationassistance will begin and end and the frequency of departure at designatedpick-up locations?NotesHow does the plan address informing evacuees of their destination before theyboard public transport?How does the plan address communicating security measures to the public sothat they are not concerned about possessions left behind?How does the plan identify established Web sites, hotlines, etc., where citizenscan get answers to their questions/concerns?How does the plan address providing the public with information about availableservices along evacuation routes and at shelters?How does the plan address contingency plans that are in place if normalmeans of communication are unavailable?What methods of communication will likely be most effective within the existingconstraints of the no-notice incident?How does the plan establish times for public officials to provide updates, anddoes the plan address informing the public of when to expect such updates?4.6SHELTERING/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 StatisticsWill travel routes to the shelters, and the shelters themselves, be marked (e.g.,with signs or by other means) to make them easily identifiable to the public?Have provisions been established for keeping shelter operators informed of thelocations and capabilities of alternate shelters?102USING HIGHWAYS FOR NO-NOTICE EVACUATIONS