Chapter 2. Phase 1: Advanced Planning

2.1 Introduction

A critical step in being prepared for an emergency evacuation would involve the advanced planning and preparation for just such a disaster. As mentioned previously, in an ideal situation, some level of planning and organization will have been established prior to the occurrence of an event. The planning phase assumes that agencies have worked together prior to an actual emergency evacuation to establish a cooperative system that all agree to follow in an emergency situation. Advanced planning would also include educating the general public on what to do during an emergency evacuation event.

This chapter briefly outlines the agencies involved in the advanced planning phase, their roles and responsibilities, resources and equipment used during this phase, and sharing and coordination of information.

June 26, 2006
Publication #FHWA-HOP-08-020