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| Columbiana County EMA » Evacuation |
Evacuation will be recommended if your area is threatened and there is time
to evacuate safely and in an orderly manner. Evacuation is a sound
protective action and the proper response for many emergencies when it is
best to separate the people impacted by the emergency from the emergency.
Radio and television broadcasts will specify which areas of the community
must evacuate and where residents should go for temporary
accommodations.
If you are told to evacuate, take the following actions:
to evacuate safely and in an orderly manner. Evacuation is a sound
protective action and the proper response for many emergencies when it is
best to separate the people impacted by the emergency from the emergency.
Radio and television broadcasts will specify which areas of the community
must evacuate and where residents should go for temporary
accommodations.
If you are told to evacuate, take the following actions:
- Stay calm and listen to a radio or television tuned to a local EAS station.
- To prevent secondary emergencies, turn off natural gas and fuel oil
utilities, and lower thermostats. - Gather two changes of clothing, necessary medication, portable radio,
flashlight and batteries, checkbook, credit cards, extra keys, important
identification papers and phone lists, first aid kit, games, books, baby
supplies (bottle, formula, small toys), soap and towels, toothbrush and
toothpaste. Gather only essential items to avoid excess baggage. Take
only what you need, in small quantities. - Do not attempt to go to the location of another family member. Other
family members will be evacuated in an orderly manner if they are in an
area where an evacuation protective action is ordered. - Special care has been taken to protect school children. Parents are
urged NOT to call or go to the school because this would only add
confusion, and could hinder authorities from the special provisions that
have been made to protect the children. Whatever the situation,
children in school during an emergency are given priority. They will be
moved under close adult supervision. Once school buses reach their
assigned destination, the children will be accounted for and cared for
until their parents pick them up. Parents will be alerted to the
whereabouts of their children through EAS information. - *Parents should monitor the EAS station for the locations their
evacuated children and for additional information regarding how and
when to pick them up. - Use your own car for evacuation if possible and take neighbors who
may need a ride if room is available. If you need a ride, go to a local fire
department or other designated pickup point where transportation will
be provided. - Except for guide dogs or other service animals, pets or other animals
will not be let into public Care Centers. They should remain in your
home or in a garage, if possible. Before you leave, be sure they have
adequate food and water for a few days. - Turn on the vehicle radio for further information if you are in a private
vehicle. - Follow the directions of the emergency response personnel. All vehicles
will be guided to assembly areas where you will receive instructions to
the nearest Care Centers. There is no need to hurry. Drive Safely! - Medical or special help will be available, if needed, at Care Centers.
Temporary shelter will be provided there if needed, or you can stay with
friends or relatives. - When it is safe to do so, you will be allowed to return to your home or
other location from which you were evacuated. If you came by public
transportation, you will be returned the same way. - If the emergency involved a hazardous chemical material, upon
returning to your home or other location, ventilate the structure before
remaining inside.
