ARC Checklist Evacuation Routes

Author: danielkilburn 2020-06-30 0 Comments

I can guarantee one of three things will happen during a disaster or emergency.

1. You will hunker down to ride it out.
2. You will leave immediately for a safer place.
3. You will hunker down to ride it out and discover it is not safe to stay in place and be forced to leave.

Listen to the podcast first. It’s four minutes long.

Additional Information:

https://anchor.fm/daniel-kilburn/episodes/Evacuation-Routes-eg55oi

Yes, one of these will happen. It is always good to know when and how to get out.

A few things to remember if evacuation is necessary.

1. Leave as soon as possible.

That eight-lane highway will at some point become a parking lot.

Get in front of the laggards.

1. Take only one vehicle.

Multiple vehicles require more resources to move.

The risk of becoming separated is great.

2. Know where you are going.

Have a map or maps. Yes, a real paper map

It will give you a better perspective of your location in relation to where you are going.

Start with a Road Atlas

Then go talk to AAA for additional maps.

Your local map is where you will mark the local Rally Points to meet up with anyone in your group not with you.

Mark your routes and waystations on the map.

1. Have more than one way out.

Your preferred route may be blocked or unsuitable for some reason.

1. Do not leave your vehicle unattended.

You do want your stuff to be there when you get back from the john.

2. Have individual communications.

Small hand-held FRS and GMRS radios are good for this role.

1. Practice your evacuation plan.

The only way to make sure your plan will work, it to work your plan.

Till next time

“Be Safe”

Comment below or email me at daniel@emergencyactionplanning.com with your questions on evacuation.