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Planning and preparedness phaseThis phase encompasses the general planning activities that take placeas part of everyday preparations for the possibility of an evacuation.Although particular scenarios may be considered during the planningprocess (in relation to identified likely causes for an evacuation),this phase differs from the other phases in that it is not conducted inresponse to a specific situation or occurrence. Planning and preparednesswork is of particular importance for no-notice scenarios becauseit enables transportation agencies and other stakeholders to respondquickly and effectively when an evacuation does occur, without theneed for significant additional planning work immediately precedingthe evacuation.1.0Planning and PreparednessCOMMAND 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;OperationsWhich agencies will have responsibilities during an evacuation, especiallythose with a transportation role? How have all of these agencies been involvedin the evacuation plan’s development?Which agencies and lead staff are involved in declaring an evacuation, executingand supporting the evacuation, and organizing sheltering efforts? Howhave all of these agencies been identified in the evacuation plan?What specific roles and responsibilities do agencies and lead staff have withregard to declaring and supporting evacuation and sheltering efforts? Howhave these roles been clearly defined and delineated in the evacuation plan foreach position and agency?NotesUSING HIGHWAYS FOR NO-NOTICE EVACUATIONS87