Chapter 4. Phase 3: Activation and Mobilization

4.1 Introduction

Once the decision to evacuate the public has been made, the order would be issued and the general public would be notified. At this time, all agencies and the public would need to be preparing to actually conduct the evacuation of the affected area. The activation and mobilization phase would involve the dissemination of information to the public and all preparation for the actual evacuation. The ICS will be operational; thus, all agencies would be operating in concert under the system. Specific understandings of how to proceed with the evacuation are planned and agreed to by all agencies under the ICS.

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

June 26, 2006
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