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Table of Contents
Scope of Mass Evacuation Annex Template .............................................................. 1
Organization of the Mass Evacuation Annex Template ............................................. 3
Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Adoption Page ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Promulgation Document....................................................................................................................... 3
Approval and Implementation Page ..................................................................................................... 3
Record of Changes Page........................................................................................................................ 3
Record of Distribution Page .................................................................................................................. 4
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. 4
Mass Evacuation Annex Template............................................................................... 5
Purpose..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Scope ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Situation Overview .................................................................................................................................... 6
Concept of Operations ............................................................................................................................ 11
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities .................................................................................. 19
Direction, Control and Coordination ....................................................................................................... 27
Information Collection and Dissemination .............................................................................................. 28
Communications ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Administration, Finance, and Logistics ................................................................................................... 33
Agreements and Understandings ........................................................................................................... 35
Annex Development and Maintenance ................................................................................................... 37
Authorities and References .................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix A: Sample Information Collection Plan .................................................... 43
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S c o p e o f M a s s E v a c u a t i o n A n n e x Te m p l a t e
A Mass Evacuation Annex is designed to be used during the response phase of an
emergency incident. This Mass Evacuation Annex Template is designed to help
emergency planners develop one or more of the following, depending on their
preparedness needs:
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A Mass Evacuation Annex
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Incident-specific appendices
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Supplementary appendices
It is difficult to accurately predict the location, frequency, and scale of an emergency or
disaster. It is possible, however, to plan and manage an evacuation network and
establish evacuation procedures that may reduce the adverse impact of a threatened or
actual event. An effective Mass Evacuation Annex integrates demographic, geographic,
and socioeconomic information of a population, as well as the characteristics of the
transportation infrastructure. It identifies potential hazards, jurisdictions’ vulnerabilities,
and the possible interference of hazards with the evacuation implementation. The Mass
Evacuation Annex identifies the necessary and available evacuation capabilities and
resources. It also describes how these resources are mobilized. An efficient and
effective evacuation is contingent on an annex that clearly states the duties and
responsibilities of each agency/organization involved and describes the command and
coordination structure.
A p p l i c ab i l i t y o f T h i s T emp l at e
This Mass Evacuation Annex template is advisory. It is meant to provide a framework
that will assist in evacuation planning, but it is not meant to fulfill all legal requirements
or duties. Nothing in this document alters or impedes the ability of Federal, State, local,
territorial, and/or tribal chief executives, their government agencies, or their internal
organizations to carry out their specific authorities or perform their responsibilities under
all applicable laws, executive orders, and directives. This template is not intended to
alter the existing authorities of individual municipal or county agencies and does not
convey new authorities upon any local, State, or Federal official.
This Mass Evacuation Annex Template can be used by states/territories, local
jurisdictions, or other organizations to guide their mass evacuation planning efforts. In
addition, emergency planners in business and industry may use portions of the template
for their mass evacuation planning.
This template allows for variations in the planning process from one jurisdiction or
organization to another depending on the nature of the site’s characteristics and the
envisioned threats. Depending on the emergency planner’s intent and the
circumstances of the jurisdictions or organizations, this Mass Evacuation Annex
Template can be used in such a way that:
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Only essential sections are used (i.e., non-essential sections may be omitted
to fit the needs of emergency planners and jurisdictions)
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Items may be added, extended, or otherwise modified
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The template may be altered to conform to existing emergency planning
documentation (e.g., the structure, formatting, and titles may be changed)
H o w t o Us e T h i s T emp l at e
This template contains guidance language and sample language that can be discarded
or used in whole or in part at the discretion of the jurisdiction. Each section of the
template contains an explanation of the importance of that particular section and how it
fits into the planning process as a whole. The Mass Evacuation Process Guide (MEPG)
should be consulted for expanded information on each topic.
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Bolded text in parentheses – (sample) – reflects material that explains the
importance of that section and how it fits into the planning process as a
whole. This text is explanatory only and should be deleted before finalizing
the plan.
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Italicized text – sample – reflects sample language that could be incorporated
in a Mass Evacuation Annex. Sample language should be modified to reflect
a specific jurisdiction.
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Underlined, highlighted, italicized text in parentheses – (sample) – should be
replaced with jurisdiction-specific input (e.g., name of jurisdiction).
Bold red text in parentheses – (sample) – indicates a specific reference to the
MEPG.
Some sections will not have references to the MEPG. In such instances, the
development of these sections is still important; however, there are no corresponding
sections of the MEPG to refer to for planning purposes.
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It is important that the framework and principles of the Incident Command System (ICS),
the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), the National Incident
Management System (NIMS), and the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101
are considered and respected when writing the Mass Evacuation Annex.
Appendices can be used to supplement the annex. Each jurisdiction can determine its
needs based upon its capabilities, gaps, and strengths.
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Organization of the Mass E vacuation Annex
Te m p l a t e
I n t ro d u ct o ry M a t er i al
Cover Page
The cover page states the name of the Mass Evacuation Annex. The name should
reflect the information that the annex addresses. The dated cover page also identifies
the jurisdiction(s) to which the annex applies.
Adoption Page
The adoption page records the adoption of the annex into the jurisdiction’s Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP).
Promulgation Document
The promulgation document enters the annex “in force.” Promulgation is the process
that officially announces/declares an annex (or law). It gives the annex official status
and gives both the authority and the responsibility to organizations listed within the
annex to perform their tasks described within the annex. It should also mention the
responsibilities of tasked organizations with regard to preparing and maintaining their
own procedures/guidelines and commit those organizations to carrying out the training,
exercises, and maintenance needed to support the annex. In addition, the promulgation
document also allows senior officials to affirm their support for emergency management.
Approval and Implementation Page
The approval and implementation page introduces the annex, outlines its applicability,
and indicates that it supersedes all previous annexes. It should include a date and must
be signed by the chief elected official of the jurisdiction(s).
Record of Changes Page
Each update or change to the Mass Evacuation Annex needs to be recorded. The
record contains, at a minimum, a change number, the date of change, and other
relevant information. Table 1 is a sample record of changes page.
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Table 1: Record of Changes Page
Change
Number
Date of
Change
Nature of
Change
Page(s)
Affected
Name and Date
Entered
Record of Distribution Page
The record of distribution indicates the individuals and agencies that have been tasked
to read and understand their respective responsibilities. Table 2 is a sample record of
distributions page.
Table 2: Record of Distribution Page
Agency
Title and Name
Date
Number of Copies
Table of Contents
Below is a sample Table of Contents and Appendices for consideration.
MASS EVACUATION ANNEX
I. Purpose, Scope, Situations, and Assumptions
II.
Concept of Operations
III.
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
IV.
Direction, Control, and Coordination
V.
Information Collection and Dissemination
VI.
Communications
VII.
Transportation
VIII.
Administration, Finance, and Logistics
IX.
Annex Development and Maintenance
X.
Authorities and References
SUPPLEMENTARY APPENDICES
Appendix A – Demographics
Appendix B – Evacuation Times
Appendix C – Maps
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Purpose
(The purpose is a general statement that describes why the annex is being developed and
what the jurisdiction intends for it to accomplish. The statement should be supported by a
brief synopsis of the Mass Evacuation Annex and any supplementary appendices.)
The purpose of this Mass Evacuation Annex is to provide strategies and
procedures for the orderly and coordinated evacuation of all or any part of the
population of (City/Operational Area) if it is determined that such action is the
most effective means available for protecting the population from the effects of
an emergency situation. Organizations, operational concepts, responsibilities,
and procedures to accomplish evacuation are defined within this annex. The
annex outlines State and local government responsibilities for the managed
movement of people.
This annex is a part of the (City/Operational Area) (Emergency Operations Plan
[EOP]/Emergency Response Plan [ERP]) and is consistent with the Standardized
Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
This annex complements the (City/Operational Area EOP) as a functional annex
and works in conjunction with other functional annexes. It is also consistent with
State emergency plans.
This annex is applicable to all locations and to all agencies, organizations, and
personnel with evacuation support function responsibilities.
This annex was developed from a template provided by the Los Angeles Alliance
based on extensive multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary input and review,
combined with in-depth research and consideration of national and international
lessons learned and best practices.
Scope
(This section defines to whom the plan applies, as well as to which jurisdictional
boundaries it applies.)
The Mass Evacuation Annex applies to mass evacuation preparedness,
response, and recovery operations during local and State emergencies and
Presidentially-declared emergencies or major disasters. This annex applies to all
(City/Operational Area) public, private, and nongovernmental organizations
(NGOs) with operational responsibilities for mass evacuation. This annex will be
applied in emergencies that require the evacuation of large numbers of affected
and displaced individuals from hazard areas to areas of lower risk.
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All responses will be made in accordance with SEMS, which has been integrated
with NIMS. SEMS practices used during multi-agency or multi-jurisdictional
emergency response operations shall be followed. Local governments must use
SEMS to be eligible for reimbursement of certain response-related personnel
costs.
Most evacuations will be local in scope, and actions will be initiated following a
decision by the (City/Operational Area) governing body. In such cases, the
evacuation will be coordinated and administered by local government officials.
During any local government-administered evacuation not requiring activation of
the State Operations Center (SOC), State assistance may be provided by various
State agencies under normal statutory authority through coordination by the
California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA).
S i t u a t i o n O ve r vi e w
(The Situation Overview section characterizes the planning environment and clarifies why
emergency planning is necessary. The situation statement is a set of facts upon which the
annex is based. The situation statement should summarize the threats posed and the
potential impacts on people and property in the area. It should also make reference to
more detailed information set forth in the jurisdiction’s hazard analysis, highlighting
significant geographic, economic, and population characteristics. The situation statement
should also address any key resource limitations.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section I,
Introduction, paragraph C, Situation and Assumptions.)
A. Location
(The physical location for the area that the Mass Evacuation Annex will cover should be
identified. Consider fixed and variable sites, as well as the building or area.)
Located at latitude (_____° N) and longitude (_____° W), (City/County/State) has
an official elevation of (_____) feet above mean sea level.
B. Geographic Area
(This is the general description of the location for which the annex is being written.
Information that would have a bearing on the threat, response, recovery, or any other
aspects of the implementation of this template, such as the influence of terrain or weather
conditions upon evacuation, should be included.)
(City/County/State) is bordered by (___) freeways: the (_________) freeway on
the northern edge, and the (_______) freeway along the southeastern border.
Surrounding jurisdictions include: (fill in surrounding impacted jurisdictions).
C. Demographics
(This is a description of the population’s general characteristics, such as population
counts [day and night], household numbers, resident and transient population numbers
and density, and information about populations characterized by people with disabilities
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and others with access and functional needs. Academic studies and research may be
useful in determining number of tourists, daytime traffic, and other demographic factors.
These points can be developed in more detail in a General Demographic Information
Appendix.)
(City/County/State) has an approximate population of (_________) and an area
of (______) square miles. Peak population occurs during the day/night. On
normal working days, as people commute to work or residences outside the area,
populations will rise/fall.
1. The current planning posture is that a threat scenario that will result in the
displacement of the entire or majority of the LAOA’s residents is not likely;
however, it is expected that large, heavily populated areas or segments of
an area may need to be evacuated or relocated in the event of a disaster.1
2. (City/Operational Area)’s population exceeds (XX,XXX,XXX) residents and
covers (X,XXX) square miles.
3. Among the (City/Operational Area) population, (XXX,XXX), or (XX percent),
are living at or below the poverty line.
4. Among the (City/Operational Area) population, (XXX,XXX), or (XX) percent,
have limited English language proficiency.
5. Among the (City/Operational Area) population, (XXX,XXX) individuals require
in-home services.
6. (XX) percent of the population has household pets; there are an estimated
(XX,XXX,XXX) total household pets. There are also important agricultural
and livestock concerns in the area.
7. An estimated (XXX,XXX) people, or (XX) percent of the population, are
people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. All
evacuation plans must be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA). People with disabilities and others with access and functional
needs must have access to evacuation services.
D. Special Events Population
(Approximate dates, locations, and expected visitor numbers for special events, including
guidelines for evacuation provisions, should be listed. This point can be developed in
more detail in a Special Event Planning Appendix.)
E. Socioeconomic Overview
(Socioeconomic data, such as information about permanent occupied units, mobile
homes, people per permanent/mobile unit, education level, income level, and vehicle per
Los Angeles County Operational Area Emergency Response Plan, Part One, Section Seven: “Threat
Summary and Assessments for the County of Los Angeles.” County of Los Angeles. February 17, 1998.
http://lacoa.org/PDF/OA%20ERP.pdf.
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permanent/mobile unit, should be included. This data, when analyzed in conjunction with
the public behavior survey data, provides an idea about the estimated number of vehicles
that may be on the roads once evacuation of the area is recommended. Charts, graphs,
lists, or other relevant data should be attached in an appendix, with a summary of that
data included here.)
F.Evacuation Behavioral Analysis
(Emergency planners should review relevant research regarding how populations respond
to evacuations and state their conclusions here. This should include estimated percentage
of anticipated compliance to evacuation orders (for permanent/mobile units), anticipated
percentage of local versus out-of-area destinations, anticipated percentage of vehicle type
usage (e.g., personal vehicle, public transportation, transportation assistance required),
number or percentage of people with disabilities and others with access and functional
needs, and number or percentage of people requiring assistance from household pets and
service animals. A jurisdiction may also conduct a survey in its area to gauge the potential
compliance rate within the jurisdiction in response to different types of emergency
scenarios.)
G. Hazard Description
(The Hazard Description section provides information regarding specific hazards that
jurisdictions may encounter. This information should help the planner address specific
hazards that have a higher probability of impacting the area. The degree of severity and
the type of hazard will guide the evacuation procedures.)
(City/County/State) is exposed to many hazards, all of which have the potential to
disrupt the community, cause damage, and create casualties. Possible natural
hazards include floods, dam failure, earthquakes, wildfires, and tsunami. Other
threats include manmade incidents, such as a chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incident or an act of terrorism.
There are several emergency situations that could require an evacuation from
(City/County/State). For example, small-scale, localized evacuation might be
needed for a flood event, dam failure, or hazardous materials incident, while
mass evacuation could be required in the event of a wildfire, nuclear attack,
earthquake, or tsunami.
H. Vulnerability Assessment
(The Mass Evacuation Annex provides the information necessary to summarize the
vulnerability of each geographic, demographic, and infrastructural characteristic
presented above. In connection with this, adjacent jurisdictions that might be affected
should be identified. Details regarding vulnerability assessment can be elaborated further
in a Vulnerability Assessment Appendix, if desired.)
(City/County/State) faces several challenges regarding earthquakes, wildfires,
hazardous materials releases, and sites that might be considered targets of
interest for a possible terrorist attack.
A s su mp t i o n s
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(The Assumptions section defines conditions, circumstances, and/or actions that are
anticipated to take place. Planning assumptions should be included to explain situations
that are addressed by the annex or limitations of the annex, allowing users to anticipate
that some situation-dependent improvisation or modification may be necessary.)
All responses will be made in accordance with SEMS guidelines, which have
been integrated with the NIMS.
All evacuation annexes will be coordinated with the (City/Operational Area)
emergency plan and the California State Emergency Plan (SEP) and the National
Response Framework (NRF).
The decision to evacuate or shelter-in-place will normally be made at the incident
level (SEMS field level) and in accordance with existing plans and protocols.
The varying capabilities of the local jurisdictions within the Operational Area do
not permit mass evacuation to be defined by and based solely on numbers. An
accurate assessment of the need to initiate the mass evacuation process will
take into account the following factors:
1. The ability of the (City/Operational Area) jurisdiction to effectively evacuate
within its jurisdiction while using its own resources
2. The need to coordinate evacuation operations including routes, resources,
and sheltering with one or more other jurisdictions
3. Mass Evacuation may cause evacuees to cross jurisdictional boundaries,
requiring a regional response.
4. Some events requiring evacuation will have little to no warning.
5. A percentage of the population seeking shelter will have disabilities or other
access and functional needs. Individuals in need of additional assistance
may include the following:
6. Senior citizens
7. Medically fragile or dependent people
8. People who have limited or no proficiency in English
9. Those with limited mobility or hearing or vision impairments
10. Unaccompanied minors
Many households have at least one household pet. Of those households, many
will not evacuate without their pets.
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Service animals shall remain with the people to whom they are assigned
throughout every stage of disaster assistance. Household pets will be treated as
the law requires. Federal assistance is outlined in the Pets Evacuation and
Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006.
The (City/Operational Area) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be
activated for an incident severe enough to create the need for a large mass
evacuation. Consistent with the (City/Operational Area EOP/ERP), the EOC will
manage and coordinate among local governments to support response.
In a major disaster, mass evacuation operations will require an influx of
resources from outside the area to be fully operational. A full complement of
resources will be contingent on the severity of the event, impact to transportation
infrastructure, and the ability to move transportation resources into and within the
affected area.
State, Federal, and Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)
resources will be extremely limited due to high demand during the first few days
after a disaster in which there has been widespread damage to
access/transportation infrastructure and to suppliers.
Cities will need to open Local Assistance Centers (LACs) to function as places
for local residents to go for disaster assistance information.
In a major disaster, infrastructure will be affected, which will impact mass
evacuation operations.
The local EOC will be the central point of contact for all operations.
This annex may be implemented when the jurisdiction is required to evacuate or
when the jurisdiction is receiving evacuees from another jurisdiction.
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Concept of Operations
(The Concept of Operations section explains the jurisdiction’s overall operational approach
and the structure of its mass evacuation planning. The Concept of Operations addresses
the response to a full spectrum of emergency situations requiring evacuation—from
incidents to major disasters. It should indicate who is authorized to implement the Mass
Evacuation Annex and activate evacuation procedures and under which conditions the
annex should be activated. This section should also describe the evacuation emergency
powers of local government and how they are invoked. It should describe assistance
available pursuant to mutual aid agreements and from the State government, Federal
government, NGOs, and the private sector. It should also identify who has the authority to
request assistance and under what conditions.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations.)
A. Overview
(This section introduces the general principles of operations concerning evacuation. In
addition to the content set forth by the examples below, this section may contain
information that provides an introduction to the sections below.)
Concept of Operations is divided into sections that provide a logical progression
of evacuation—from the initial stages of an incident through recovery. The
sections are Protective Actions Selection, Public Warnings, Evacuation Support,
Short-Term Stabilization, and Reentry of Evacuees. In addition, a mass
evacuation requires particular attention to the coordination at each level between:
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Evacuating Jurisdictions

Receiving Jurisdictions

Assisting Jurisdictions
The following are general operational concepts to consider for mass evacuations:
1. Expedite the movement of persons from hazardous areas
2. Institute access control measures to prevent unauthorized persons from
entering vacated or partially vacated areas
3. Establish appropriate pick-up points, evacuation points, and shelters
4. Provide adequate means of transportation for people with disabilities and
others with access and functional needs, individuals with limited English
proficiency, and household pets and service animals
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5. Provide for the procurement, allocation, and use of necessary transportation
and law enforcement resources by means of mutual aid or other
prearranged agreements
6. Control evacuation traffic
7. Account for the needs of individuals with household pets, livestock, and
service animals
8. Provide initial evacuation warnings/notifications, ongoing information, and
reentry communications to the public through the Joint Information Center
(JIC)
9. Ensure the safe reentry of the evacuated persons
B. Decision to Evacuate
(This subsection should describe the activities, the decision-making methodology, and the
processes that have been established and approved for determining when and how to
evacuate the population within the jurisdiction. The subsection should refer to the
decision makers who have legal authority to order evacuation.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, paragraph B, Decision to Evacuate.)
C. Evacuation Orders2
(This subsection should describe the types of evacuation orders that may be used based
on the decision to evacuate. This section should describe the activities and processes for
developing an evacuation order. The evacuation order, at a minimum, should include
information relating to the area to evacuate, the primary evacuation routes, and areas to
avoid. If applicable, and if time allows, additional information about where the public
should evacuate to, the locations of reception processing centers, and the locations of
mass care facilities should also be included.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, paragraph C, Evacuation Orders.)
The State of California abides by the following guidance for evacuation orders.
1. Evacuation Warning: An evacuation warning is the official terminology used
to alert people in an affected area(s) of a potential threat to life and
property. People who need additional time should consider evacuating at
this time rather than waiting for an Immediate Evacuation Order. An
Legal Guidelines for Controlling Movement of People and Property During an Emergency. Governor’s
Office of Emergency Services. July 1999.
http://www.oes.ca.gov/Operational/OESHome.nsf/PDF/LegalGuidelinesforControllingMovement/$file/Eva
cuation.pdf
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evacuation warning considers the probability that an area will be affected
and prepares people for a potential immediate evacuation order. This is
often associated with the term “voluntary evacuation” by the media.
2. Immediate Evacuation Order: An immediate evacuation order requires the
immediate movement of people out of an affected area due to an
imminent threat to life. Choosing to stay could result in loss of life. Staying
may also impede the work of emergency personnel. Due to the changing
nature of the emergency, an immediate evacuation order may be the only
warning that people in the affected area(s) receive. This is often
associated with the term “mandatory evacuation” by the media.
D. Pedestrian Evacuations
(This subsection should describe the approaches to managing pedestrian evacuation
activities within the jurisdiction.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, paragraph D, Pedestrian Evacuation.)
E. Evacuee Flow through Transportation and Reception Sites
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, paragraph E, Flow of Evacuees through
Transportation and Reception Sites.)
There are many sites that can support the flow of assisted and self-evacuees that
are operated as part of the reception mission. The following sites may be used.

Pick-up Point (PUP): This is a local site within the impact area for picking
up members of the evacuating population who require transportation
and/or other assistance in evacuating an impact or at-risk area.

Evacuation Point (EP): Located within the impact area, this site is a central
gathering location where evacuees who require transportation and/or
other assistance in evacuating from an impact or at-risk area are
processed and transported out of the area. This site may offer services
such as evacuee tracking, canteen or feeding, household pet evacuation,
medical assessment, and determination of evacuation vehicle type. It may
also include transfer to a decontamination site, if necessary.

Transfer point: This is an interim site along a transportation route for the
transfer of evacuees from one government-authorized transportation
vehicle to another. This is most often used during extended or interstate
trips during which driver relief is required.
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Information point: This is an interim site that works in conjunction with
other public information sources to provide shelter information to self-
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evacuees. This site may also offer restrooms and maps. Self-evacuees
should be encouraged to visit information points or use some other
information resource (e.g., social media, radio broadcast, and 2-1-1) when
leaving the impact area.
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Decontamination point: This is a site operating in support of, but not as
part of, reception, where evacuees who are contaminated or potentially
contaminated are assessed and decontaminated before being granted
entrance to a Reception Processing Site (RPS). Self-evacuees and
transportation-assisted evacuees should be diverted to decontamination
points as needed. There will be a number of unique operational
considerations for radiological decontamination and monitoring of
evacuees at decontamination points. A decontamination point may be
close to a reception site or further away, depending on the nature of the
contaminant and health risks.
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Reception Processing Site: This is an interim site along an evacuation
route for people who have received transportation assistance. This site
may offer services such as evacuee tracking, canteen or feeding,
household pet reception, medical assessment, evacuee communications,
and determination of shelter locations to which the evacuees will be sent.
This site may be used when assessments and evacuee processing could
not be accomplished or completed prior to embarkation, or if
reassessment or processing is necessary prior to arrival at shelter
locations.
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Reception areas at shelters: Reception activities (e.g., evacuee
registration) may be conducted when evacuees are admitted to a shelter if
this has not already been accomplished prior to arrival at the shelter site,
as is generally the case with self-evacuees.
F.Transportation
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, Paragraph G, Transportation Requirements;
Section VIII, Evacuation Transportation; Section IX, Evacuation via Motor
Vehicle; Section X, Evacuation via Rail Transport; Section XI, Evacuation
via Marine Transport; Section XII, Evacuation via Air Transport; Section
XIII, Building Relationships with Transportation Partners; and Appendix F –
California Emergency Management Agency Transportation Service
Memorandum of Agreement Template.)
G. Evacuation Transportation Infrastructure System
(This section should give a general overview of the transportation systems, capacities,
and evacuation capabilities. It should reference a transportation appendix of the annex
where greater details are addressed, such as a more detailed description of
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transportations systems, their vulnerabilities, obstacles to successful evacuation,
capacities, use under different weather conditions, and evacuation sites.)
H. Modes of Transportation
(This subsection describes the specific types of transportation vehicles used during an
evacuation.)
I. Transportation Coordination
(This subsection describes the tasks required to acquire transportation resources in
support of transportation point operations.)
J. Evacuation Routes and Capacities
(This subsection consists of a list of primary evacuation routes, their traffic capabilities,
and capacities, including major interstates, highways, and prime arterials.)
K. Transportation Strategies
(This subsection includes tasks and details that can be implemented during an evacuation
to enhance traffic flow and reduce the overall evacuation time. Typical strategies are listed
below.)

Traffic signal coordination and timing

Closure of on-ramps and off-ramps

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

Segregation of pedestrian and vehicle traffic

Exclusive bus routes

Use of designated markings

Road barriers
L. Evacuation Resources
(This section describes the types of resources that should be identified and identifies
which agencies can provide resources to effectively respond to an incident.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, paragraph H, Evacuation Resources section.)
The following resources may be used to support evacuation:

Personnel

Transportation
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Additional resource requirements
M. Support for People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional
Needs
(In this section, support refers to tasks that assist people with disabilities or others with
access and functional needs. School buses and other transit support with lift capabilities
should be tasked to pick-up points to support the access and functional needs
populations. Tasks should be prioritized to reduce the effects of the hazard and may
include such actions as door-to-door searches to ensure a complete evacuation of people
with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, paragraph J, People with Disabilities and Others
with Access and Functional Needs and Section V, Evacuation of People
with Medical and Medical Health Needs.)
N. Special Facility Support
(In this section, special facility support includes tasks that assist schools, daycare
centers, nursing homes, hospitals, and other facilities with unique evacuation support
needs. Special facilities often develop or are required by law or regulation to develop Mass
Evacuation Plans/Annexes specific to the needs of their respective populations. This
section should note that fact and should describe the jurisdiction’s role in supporting
those plans. The use of school buses and other mass transit support should be directed to
support the needs of these special facilities. Tasks should be prioritized to reduce the
effects of the hazard.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section IV,
Evacuation of Medical, Health, and Mental Health Facilities.)
O. Care and Protection of Animals
(The Mass Evacuation Annex may address special provisions regarding household pets
during evacuation [e.g., providing household pet owners with information on nearby
animal shelters or setting up temporary pet shelters at fairgrounds, rodeo grounds,
livestock auctions, and other similar facilities]. It may also include reference to Federal
reimbursement policies and information regarding household pets and the PETS Act.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, paragraph K, Care and Protection of Animals and
Appendix J – Evacuation of Animals.)
P. Contingency Support during Evacuation
(This section describes planning that has been done to support events that would slow or
stop the evacuation [e.g., clearing cars that have been disabled or need refueling and
providing emergency supplies and services, including water, food, medical care]. This
section should indicate which resources could be pre-arranged to support these events
and should discuss ways to prevent such events from becoming problems. Enforcement
of mandatory evacuation orders should be discussed in consideration of residents who
may not be willing to follow an order during an evacuation.)
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Q. Access Control
(The Access Control section outlines the tasks that need to be accomplished to control
access to the area at risk. By performing these tasks, the number of people that may
accidentally be exposed to hazards may be reduced. Access control is normally managed
by the use of access control points on roadways. Access control points may be manned
[or unmanned when personnel shortages occur]. This task is often performed by law
enforcement and public works departments. Law enforcement officers normally perform
their duties at manned points and public works personnel normally drop off barrier
material at unmanned sites. When selecting where to establish specific access control
points, activating the control points on major corridors should be a priority.)
R. Decontamination of Evacuees
(This section includes tasks that need to be completed to decontaminate evacuating
populations from known or suspected contamination. In many cases, this will be covered
in some other part of the EOP. The protocols for decontamination are hazard-specific and
may best be covered in incident-specific appendices or standard operating procedures
[SOPs].)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, paragraph E, Flow of Evacuees through
Transportation and Reception Sites.)
S. Reentry of Evacuees
(The activities referenced within this section should address the tasks regarding the
evacuees’ reentry to their homes in evacuated areas. Issues to be addressed should be
included.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Appendix K,
Reentry.)
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O r g a n i z a t i o n a n d A s s i g n m e n t o f Re s p o n s i b i l i t i e s
A.
Organization
(The Mass Evacuation Annex should include the organizations and agencies typically
involved in emergencies requiring evacuation. The annex should ensure any unique
organizational arrangements pertinent to the emergency function addressed in the annex
are adequately described. Several strata of organizations should be included. Details can
be included within the appendices, such as the Organization Appendix, if desired.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section II, Roles
and Responsibilities in Evacuation.)
Mass evacuations, like all emergency operations in the State of California, occur
within the context and under the authority of mandated plans and response
systems that describe coordination within and between multiple levels of
government response. SEMS describes these levels and they are reflected in
state and local emergency plans and procedures. In addition, a mass evacuation
requires particular attention to the coordination within each level of government.
Operations will follow the framework of SEMS, NIMS, and ICS, adhering to the
six organizational levels:
B.

Field response

Local government

Operational Area

Region

State

Federal
Assignment of Responsibilities of Agencies and Organizations Supporting Mass
Evacuation
(Assign primary and supporting emergency functions necessary to carry out an
evacuation to departments and agencies or any other organization. The Mass Evacuation
Annex assigns general responsibilities for emergency functions and actions in connection
with evacuation. The tasks should be clearly defined, and responsibilities should be
assigned to those individuals, departments, and agencies that have the capabilities to
perform them. Coordination requirements should be described. The examples below
assume involvement from agencies, departments, entities of all levels of government, and
the population. Detailed responsibilities should be discussed in appropriate appendices.)
1. Law Enforcement Agencies
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o Mobilize law enforcement personnel and materiel resources to fulfill
the police mission
o Prepare emergency control plans and train personnel in emergency
control functions
o Coordinate with other law enforcement entities
o Manage and control selected evacuation routes
o Maintain law and order during evacuation
o Control traffic along the evacuation routes
o Control and limit access to the scene of the incident
o Assist in selection of evacuation routes and return routes
o Assist in the evacuation of prison facilities
2. Fire Suppression and Rescue
o Direct fire suppression and rescue personnel
o Direct the use and control of all explosives and hazardous materials
and demolition of buildings or structures
o Supervise and control all petroleum, chemicals, and petroleum and
chemical pipelines
o Retain administrative authority for supervision of personnel and
equipment provided by other divisions or jurisdictions
o Direct all emergency medical resources at the emergency and
transport casualties to definitive care facilities
3. Transportation Departments
o Mobilize personnel and material resources to fulfill the mission of
the department
o Support coordination of planning for evacuation routing, signage
and barricades, and towing
o Provide for movement of people and supplies
o Establish public transportation facilities
4. General/Fleet Service Agencies
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o Provide fuel for fire and police aircraft, emergency generators, and
non-emergency vehicles (police, fire, and proprietary departments
manage their own vehicle fleet fueling operations)
o Maintain fuel sites for response operations (except proprietary
departments)
o Maintain list of fuel vendors and fuel sites
o Maintain agreements with outside agencies for the emergency
provision of fuel
5. Public Works Departments
o Maintain and repair infrastructure
o Remove waste and debris and act in support of search and rescue
operations
o Plot infrastructure maps
o Provide damage
investigations
assessment
and
conduct
engineering
o Install appropriate signage, traffic control devices, and barricades
o Assist in decontamination
o Restore vital facilities and public utilities
6. Utility Agencies and Companies
o Ensure the area can be safely evacuated and re-entered (while
evaluating water, electric, gas, telephone, cable, etc.)
o Re-establish service to affected areas
7. Building and Safety Agencies
o Identify imminent and potential hazards and coordinate the
demolition of buildings identified as present, imminent, extreme, and
immediate hazards
o Investigate and determine the extent of damage to buildings and
structures
o Advise other agencies and individuals on the condition of buildings
or sites and on the use of temporary bracing, shoring, barricading,
and other safety measures
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o Provide a liaison for coordination with representatives in the EOC
o Supervise mutual-aid engineers, inspection staff, and certified
volunteers from other city/county departments as well as the State
Office of Emergency Services
8. Health Services (includes EMS Agency, Department of Health Services,
Department of Public Health, and Department of Mental Health)
(Note: In L.A. County, health departments/agencies have specific functions.)
o Advise in connection with the evacuation of people with disabilities
and others with access and functional needs, and hospital
populations
o Provide public health information and advice
o Assess and evaluate evacuees
o Provide crisis counseling
o Assist with decontamination
o Operate first aid stations
9. Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
o Support shelter staff needs
o Assist people with disabilities and others with access and functional
needs
10. Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
o Assist unaccompanied minors
o Provide kinship care services
11. Parks and Recreation
o Offer facilities to serve as short-term sheltering locations
o Provide response staging sites
12. School Boards
o Coordinate evacuations of schools
o Provide transportation assistance
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o Provide shelter assistance
13. Animal Care and Control Services
o Assist in the recovery and rescue of animals
o Provide temporary corrals or trailers for large animals
o Coordinate providing emergency shelters for animals
o Provide protection to residents threatened by animal-related
conditions
o Provide safe facilities for animals in need of confinement
o Continue service for the care and treatment of sick and/or injured
animals
o Mobilize department personnel for response teams such as the
Departmental Air Response Team (DART), Equine Response
Team members, the Southern California Veterinary Medical
Association (SCVMA), reserve officers, and other volunteers
14. Economic Development
o Manage and distributes donations of large quantities of resources
in the Operational Area, together with City and CEOC, using Aid
Matrix and other similar electronic databases
o Restore infrastructure and facilitate economic recovery in Los
Angeles County
15. Information Technology
o Coordinate the design, implementation and training, maintenance,
and restoration of voice (radio and telephone) and data (local- and
wide-area computer networks) communication systems that support
regular and emergency Operational Area operations
o Coordinate the design, implementation and training, maintenance,
and restoration of automated applications and associated data that
support regular and emergency Operational Area operations
o Assist emergency management staff responsible for development
and maintenance of the EOC Information Management Systems
o Provide automated data processing (ADP) computer support for all
hardware and software
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16. National Guard
o Coordinate with active duty military resources, if authorized
17. Volunteer and Nonprofit Organizations
18. American Red Cross
o Assume the role of providing food (including for emergency
personnel), shelter, emergency first aid, disaster welfare
information, and bulk distribution of emergency relief items
o Serve as a support agency for public health and medical services
by providing blood, mental health services, and disaster health
services, among other support functions
o Provide assistance in locating missing persons and helps those
affected to access other available resources
o Serve as a liaison for planning and coordination with the
appropriate field and local level agencies at the CEOC
19. Salvation Army
o Provide recovery assistance, including donations management,
mobile feeding, emergency shelter, and applicant registration, as
well as counseling and language interpretation
o Participate in Emergency Network Los Angeles (ENLA)
20. ENLA/Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
o Coordinate emergency assistance through nongovernmental
organizations (e.g., faith-based organizations, neighborhood
councils, etc.) within the Operational Area
o Serve as a liaison for planning and coordination with the
appropriate field and local level agencies at the CEOC
21. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)
o Provide community- and neighborhood-based basic emergency
response capabilities
22. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Corresponding State and Local
Agencies
o Provide environmental monitoring intelligence (i.e., for reentry)
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o Assist with decontamination
23. Personal and Responder Preparedness (See Appendix G, H, I, J, MEPG)
o Family preparedness
o Community planning and evacuation resources
o Responder preparedness
o Pet preparedness
o Medical and medication preparedness
24. Others
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D i r e c t i o n , C o n t r o l a n d Co o r d i n a t i o n
(The Direction, Control, and Coordination section of the Mass Evacuation Annex describes
the emergency response command structure, which indicates who is in charge and
identifies the authorities of key response personnel. It describes how response and
recovery organizations will be notified of emergency situations and the means for obtaining,
analyzing, and disseminating situation information. It determines the relationship between
the Incident Commander, the Incident Command Post, and the EOC, if activated.
The section outlines provisions for coordination and communication among evacuation
response elements and direction and control facilities. The organizational coordination,
support, and command structure for this Mass Evacuation Annex has to integrate the
structure proposed by SEMS/NIMS. Elements to be included in this section are listed
below.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations.)
A.
Authority to Initiate Actions
(Describe who is responsible for ordering an evacuation and which authorities designate
him or her with the responsibility for ordering the evacuation. The decision will be made
by the responsible public officials and the field-level/Incident Commander within the
jurisdiction. This section also assigns responsibility for implementation of the Mass
Evacuation Annex and its appendices.)
B.
Command Responsibility for Specific Action
1. Oversight of the Mass Evacuation
(Discuss how operations within a jurisdiction will be overseen and
coordinated to meet the response need as a whole.)
In a mass evacuation event, the (City/Operational Area) EOC will provide
oversight of mass evacuation inquiries.
2. Incident Command Structure
The local incident command structure is responsible for directing on-scene
emergency operations and maintaining command and control of on-scene
incident operations. If an incident affects multiple, distanced facilities,
separate incident command operations and an area command may need
to be set up.
3. Unified Command
In a large-scale incident, it is anticipated that a transition will be made from
the ICS to a Unified Command operation. In a Unified Command, leaders
of all participating response forces agree on general objectives, priorities,
and strategies for resolving the emergency situation.
4. Area Command
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Mass evacuation may cover an extensive geographic area or multiple
areas. Accordingly, the creation of an inter-jurisdictional Area Command
should receive early consideration.
5. Assistance
If the jurisdiction’s own resources are insufficient or inappropriate to
respond to the evacuation situation, a request will be made for assistance
from other jurisdictions. All response agencies are expected to fulfill
mission assignments directed by the Incident Commander or the EOC and
could operate as a(n):
 Evacuating Jurisdiction
 Receiving Jurisdiction
 Assisting Jurisdiction
6. Coordination Structure
Inter-jurisdictional coordination needs to be formalized for the purposes of
a regional evacuation.
I n f o r ma t i o n Co l l e c t i o n a n d D i s se m i n a t i o n
(This section describes the required critical or essential information specific to evacuation
that is common to all emergencies identified during the planning process. It identifies the
type of information needed, where it is expected to come from, who uses the information,
how the information is shared, the format for providing the information, and any specific
times when the information is needed. The contents of this section are best provided in a
tabular format. This section may be expanded as an annex or it may be included as an
appendix.)
Information Collection and Dissemination should focus on:
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
Identifying evacuation information collection and dissemination requirements
for the inter-jurisdictional (City/Operational Area) and intra-jurisdictional
(City/Operational Area) planning sections

Describing evacuation plans for coordination between the planning section
(City/Operational Area) and the inter-jurisdictional intelligence fusion
center

Describing critical evacuation information collection needs and priorities for
(City/Operational Area)

Describing information collection and dissemination methods (verbal,
electronic, graphics, geographic information systems, etc.) and protocols
for (City/Operational Area)
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Describing long-term information collection and dissemination strategies that
include plans to continue such efforts in the event information
management efforts are degraded during a catastrophic disaster for
(City/Operational Area)
(A Sample Information Collection Plan can be found in Appendix A.)
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C o m mu n i c a t i o n s
(This section describes how the communication protocols and coordination procedures
used during emergencies and disasters are integrated into evacuation plans and processes.
It also discusses the framework for delivering evacuation communications support and how
the jurisdiction’s communications integrate into the regional or national disaster
communications network. It does not describe communications hardware or specific
procedures found in departmental SOPs. Separate interoperable communications plans
should be identified and summarized. This section should be specific to evacuation
communications and may be expanded as an appendix; it is usually supplemented by
communications SOPs and field guides. The Annex should refer to or include information
about the following:
1.
Communication during evacuation
2.
Inter-jurisdictional and inter-agency evacuation communications
3.
Interoperability of evacuation communications
4.
Evacuation communications resources
5.
Evacuation communication contingency plans
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Section III,
Concept of Operations, paragraph F, Communications; Section VII, Public
Notification and Communications and Appendix E – Public Information or
Media Outlets.)
A.
Inter-jurisdictional and inter-agency coordination
Inter-jurisdictional and inter-agency coordination will be conducted using
available communications equipment and infrastructure.
1. Public Warning Plan
(This subsection should describe the activities that will be used to determine the public
warning plan. Based on the evacuation decision, the content of the evacuation message
and the method of delivery must be determined. This section will contain information
regarding the capabilities of all public warning systems available. Additional information
can be included in an Evacuation Message and Contact Appendix.)
2. Public Information during Evacuation
(This section covers public messaging and how information will be provided to evacuees
or will ensure that information dissemination is covered under an existing public
information plan.)
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Administration, Finance, and Logistics
(This section of the Mass Evacuation Annex covers general administrative requirements
and the availability of services and support for evacuation emergencies. This section may
also include reference to Federal reimbursement policies and information regarding
evacuation expenses.)
Refer to the Emergency Operations Plan for Administration, Finance, and
Logistics requirements.
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A g r e e me n t s a n d Un d e r s t a n d i n g s
(The Agreements and Understandings section references any mutual aid agreements or
emergency response and recovery contracts that exist and indicates who is authorized to
activate those agreements or contracts.)
Refer to the Emergency Operations Plan for Agreements and Understandings
requirements.
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A n n e x De ve l o p m e n t a n d Ma i n t e n a n c e
(The Annex Development and Maintenance section provides guidance regarding the
planning process, the participants in that process, and the coordination of developing and
revising different sections. This section of the Mass Evacuation Annex should establish
policies and procedures for review, thus updating the annex and its appendices.)
Refer to the Emergency Operations Plan for Annex Development and
Maintenance requirements.
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Authorities and References
(The Mass Evacuation Annex should provide a list of statutes and regulations for Federal,
State/territorial, and local levels of government under which the annex was developed.)
(For further guidance and information, refer to the MEPG, Appendix A,
Authorities and References.)
A.
Authorities
1. Federal
a) Presidential Policy Directive (PDD)-8: National Preparedness
b) HSPD-5: Management of Domestic Incidents3
c) National Incident Management System (NIMS)4
d) National Response Framework (NRF)5
e) Mass Evacuation Incident Annex to the NRF6
f) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended7
g) Rehabilitation Act, as amended8
h) Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as
amended9
i) Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act10
j) Title 20, United States Code, Chapter 28 – Higher Education
Resources and Student Assistance, Part F, Sec. 1092
2. State
a) California Constitution11
b) California Emergency Services Act (ESA), as amended12
c) State of California Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan13
3
http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/laws/gc_1214592333605.shtm.
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMS_core.pdf.
5 http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrf-core.pdf.
6 http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrf_massevacuationincidentannex.pdf.
7 http://www.ada.gov/statute.html.
8 http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm#anchor65610.
9 http://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/stafford_act.
10 http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgibin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=109_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ308.109.pdf.
11 http://law.justia.com/california/constitution/.
4
12http://www.oes.ca.gov/Operational/OESHome.nsf/PDF/CAlifornia%20Emergency%20Services%20Act/$file/ESA-
all8-06-final.pdf.
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d) California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Chapters 1 through 6,
including:
e) Chapter 1, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)14
f) Chapter 6, Disaster Assistance Act Regulations15
g) California Penal Code §409, §409.5, §409.616
h) California Penal Code 409.5 has been reviewed by the LA County
District Attorney's Office and by the LA County Counsel's Office,
and has been deemed to be the proper section to provide law
enforcement and health officers the legal authority to “close and
evacuate” an area.
i) California State Emergency Plan17
j) California Disaster Medical Response Plan18
3. Local
a) Los Angeles County Code 2.6819
b) Operational Area Emergency Response Plan20
c) City emergency ordinances
d) City Emergency Plans21
4. Volunteer, Quasi-Governmental
Example:
a) Act
58-4-1905, American National
Understanding, December 1985
Red
Cross
Statement
of
b) Mennonite Disaster Services—Agreement with FDAA 194
c) Salvation Army Charter—May 12, 1974
d) Public Law 93-288
13
http://hazardmitigation.calema.ca.gov/docs/2010_SHMP_Final.pdf.
14http://www.oes.ca.gov/WebPage/oeswebsite.nsf/ClientOESFileLibrary/Laws%20and%20Regulations/$fi
le/Ch1_SEMS.pdf.
15 http://www.kintera.org/atf/cf/%7BE475D1A4-FB9C-4135-AE8B9310119C7F19%7D/CHAPTER%206%20%20CDAA.pdf.
16 (409) http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/409.html, (409.5)
http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/409.5.html, (409.6)
http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/409.6.html.
17http://www.oes.ca.gov/WebPage/oeswebsite.nsf/ac853b3f23b1cdac88257353004a071f/79fce3912398f
a168825740f0060ce32/$FILE/State%20of%20California%20Emergency%20Plan%202009.pdf.
18 http://www.emsa.ca.gov/pubs/pdf/emsa218a.pdf.
19 http://search.municode.com/html/16274/index.htm.
20 http://lacoa.org/PDF/OA%20ERP.pdf.
21 http://emergency.lacity.org/pdf/epa/Department_Emergency_Plan_Template.pdf
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B.
References
1. Los Angeles Operational Area Mass Evacuation Process Guide, 2011
2. Los Angeles Operational Area Reception Processing Guidance, 2011
3. Los Angeles Operational Area Mass Care and Shelter Guidance, 2010
4. 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/PHMSA/DownloadableFiles/Files/erg
2008_eng.pdf
5. National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP)
http://www.epa.gov/oem/content/lawsregs/ncpover.htm
6. Local Emergency Operations Plans
7. Local, Operational, and National COOP Plans and References
http://www.fema.gov/about/org/ncp/coop/index.shtm
8. Los Angeles County and City Tsunami Incident Annex
http://lacoa.org/PDF/Tsunami%20Annex.pdf
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A P P E N D I X A : S A M P L E I N F O R M AT I O N C O L L E C T I O N P L A N
SAMPLE INFORMATION COLLECTION PLAN
Essential
Element
of
Information
(EEI)
Number
EEI
Collection
Requirement
Collection
Method/Sources
Responsible
Element
Deliverables
When Needed
Distribute
To
Post-Event Transportation Infrastructure/Evacuation Status


1
Status of major/primary roads


2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Status of critical and non-critical
bridges
Status of transcontinental,
regional, inter-jurisdictional
natural gas and fuel pipelines
Status of evacuation routes
Status of evacuee staging areas
Status of public transit systems
Accessibility concerns
Debris issues
Identify number of individuals
that need inter-jurisdictional
evacuation
State/Local
Transportation Agencies
EF#1/ESF#1
Transportation Liaison in
each EOC
Remote Sensing and
Aerial Reconnaissance
Predictive Modeling
Initial report within one
hour/thereafter every six
hours
EF#1/ESF# 1
Transportation
All Emergency Functions
(EFs)/Emergency Support
Functions (ESFs) at all
EOCs/Inter-jurisdictional EOCs
GIS Products
See Above
Situation
Briefings
See Above
Situation
Reports
See Above
See Above
See Above
See Above
See Above
EF #6
EF #6

Local/State
Environmental Protection
Agencies
HAZMAT release considerations
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EF#7/ESF#10
impacting evacuation efforts

EF#7/ESF #10 Liaison in
each EOC

Predictive Modeling

Local/State Police
Evacuation route security issues
11
EF#10

EF#10 Law Enforcement
(e.g., civil disturbance)
Liaison in each EOC
Note: General disaster-specific information collection planning and operational requirements and EEIs are contained within the EOP.
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