When It's Time To Leave: Summary of California Mass Evacuation Laws

• 2017

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• Emily Sargent; Gregory Sunshine; Matthew Penn

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This 4-page document summarizes the laws in California that play a vital role in ensuring that response personnel have the necessary authority to accomplish effective and efficient evacuations from areas threatened by emergencies ranging from forest fires to dam failures. State and local governments in California must be prepared for and respond to various emergency situations, when mass evacuations might be necessary. Topics include the following: Authority to Evacuate, State Evacuation Preparedness Requirements for Localities, and Using Mutual Aid During Evacuations.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: California; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Public Health; Government Regulation; Safety; Emergencies

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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