Evacuation Notices
What you should do when an evacuation is in effect
Upon notification of an ALERT, you should be prepared for the evacuation order by:
- Locating all family members or co-workers and designate a meeting place outside the evacuation area, should an evacuation be called while separated.
- Gathering essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependants and, if you choose, keepsakes, photographs, etc. Have these items readily available for quick departure.
- Preparing to move any disabled persons and/or children.
- Moving pets and livestock to a safe area.
- Arranging to transport your household members or co-workers in the event of an evacuation order.
- Arranging accommodation for your family if possible. In the event of an evacuation, Reception Centres will be opened if required.
4 Stages of Evacuation:
In the event of an emergency residents will be advised when they should prepare for an evacuation. There are four stages of an evacuation:
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The emergency does not allow for any warnings to prepare to evacuate. This evacuation is immediate due to threat to life safety.
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People should be prepared to evacuate the area. If not already prepared, use this undetermined period of time to begin an orderly preparation for possible evacuation orders. People may wish to self-evacuate; this is only an alert.
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People have been ordered to evacuate the area. This is an order and there is no room for discretionary decision making on the part of the population at risk. An Emergency Reception & Information Centre will be set up; you will be given the location and are asked to register in.
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The population that was ordered out of the area previously may now return as the danger has passed.People are requested to remain ready and alert in case the situation changes. If this occurs, RCMP will alert everyone in the impacted area.
FAQs
There are four stages of an evacuation:
- Tactical Evacuation. The emergency does not allow for any warnings to prepare to evacuate. ...
- Evacuation Alert. People should be prepared to evacuate the area. ...
- Evacuation Order. People have been ordered to evacuate the area. ...
- Evacuation Rescind.
5 and entering the level of evacuation difficulty in the box at the bottom right. A score equal to or less than 1.5 is Prompt. A score greater than 1.5 but not more than 5 is Slow. A score of greater than 5 is Impractical.
What is the correct order of evacuation? ›
In almost all cases, the top priority for evacuation is moving those who are in immediate danger. In case of fire, chemical spill, or other localized danger, identifying those at highest risk is easy because it is based on proximity.
What are the steps in evacuation? ›
Evacuation Procedure
- Stop all activities immediately. ...
- Assess that all persons can evacuate the area. ...
- Follow EXIT signs to the nearest safe exit. ...
- Use the stairs. ...
- Allow others to enter the stairwell. ...
- Steer clear of hazards. ...
- Move away from the building. ...
- Do not re-enter the building without an “all clear”.
These key messages underpin each of the five stages of evacuation planning: from the decision to evacuate, through to the warning, withdrawal, shelter and return. Evacuation is a complex process and careful planning will aid community engagement and minimise risks associated with the evacuation process.
What are the 5 P's of evacuation? ›
Be sure to remember the Five Ps of Evacuation: People, Prescriptions, Papers, Personal Needs, and Priceless Items.
What is the acceptable level of evacuation? ›
ASHRAE recommends evacuation to below 1000 microns for moisture removal and below 500 microns after replacing a compressor. Some equipment manufacturers call for evacuation to 400 microns to ensure that harmful water vapor is removed from the system.
What are the 3 stages of evacuation? ›
To develop an effective evacuation plan, employers should follow the 3 stages of evacuation in a fire:
- 'Stage 1': Immediate evacuation;
- 'Stage 2': Lateral evacuation; and.
- 'Stage 3': Partial evacuation.
Evacuation Advisory and Evacuation Order (Emergency) have been combined into one category. Ensuring your safety during Warning Level 5. Evacuation Examples. Those in landslide hazard areas. Those in flooding, storm surge, or tsunami hazard areas.
What is the rule of evacuation? ›
In the event of a fire or other event (e.g., chemical spill) requiring evacuation: Pull a fire alarm and leave the building. Alert others to the nature and location of emergency on your way out. Remain calm and do not panic, proceed calmly to the exterior, and never push others.
According to OSHA, an emergency evacuation plan must include an emergency evacuation procedure (step-by-step procedures for the rapid, efficient, and safe removal of individuals from the building during an emergency), type of evacuation, and exit routes (an evacuation floor plan is necessary).
What is the evacuation strategy? ›
∎ The primary objective of an evacuation strategy is to make sure (in the event of a fire) the occupants of a building can reach a place of ultimate safety outside the building. Evacuation procedures are an essential part of the overall fire strategy.
What are the 4 types of evacuation? ›
Four Types of Evacuations
- Stay in Place. The first type of evacuation is known as stay in place and is used during a chemical or biological attack. ...
- Building Evacuation. The second type of evacuation is a building evacuation. ...
- Campus Evacuation. The third type of evacuation is a campus evacuation. ...
- City Evacuation.
Building Evacuation Procedures
- Safely stop your work. Shut down equipment that could become unstable or present a hazard. ...
- Leave the building through the nearest door with an EXIT sign. Do not use elevators. ...
- Report to your designated assembly area. ...
- Wait for instructions from emergency responders.
Keep the six “P's” ready, in case immediate evacuation is required: People and pets. Papers, phone numbers, and important documents. Prescriptions, vitamins, and eyeglasses.
What are the 4 types of emergency management? ›
These common elements allow you to prepare for and protect yourself and your animals from disaster. Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The following diagram illustrates the relationship of the four phases of emergency management.
What are the 4 pillars of emergency management? ›
Current thinking defines four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. There are entire courses on each of these phases. The following diagram illustrates the four phases of emergency management. The following table briefly describes each of these phases.
What were the main stages in the chain of evacuation? ›
The 'chain of evacuation' (the stages of treatment areas): aid post and field ambulance, dressing station, casualty clearing station, base hospital.
