CITY OF
FULLERTON
Emergency Evacuation Annex
May 2026
City of Fullerton Emergency Evacuation Annex
City of Fullerton Emergency Evacuation Annex
The Evacuation Annex is designed to support the City of Fullerton's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and facilitate evacuations, providing the City of Fullerton with the necessary information for complete evacuations in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster.
The annex is a living document and can be updated as needed by contacting the City of Fullerton’s Emergency Manager. Please take time to familiarize yourself with this plan.
The Evacuation Annex is designed in collaboration with and input from City departments that have primary responsibility or support activities, as well as input from relevant non- City agencies with identified activities related to evacuations.
This annex is developed to describe the overall citywide response function and capabilities.
This document is intended for use by each department identified in this annex to assist in creating their own Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifically tailored for their department to direct tactical operations. When developing SOPs, each department should consider how all its activities interact with or require support from other departments identified within the plan.
Departments must ensure they are inclusive and plan for people with access and functional needs and disabilities. If, at any time, any department identifies a conflict in how their field response or support activities are performed in comparison to what is described in this Annex, and/or identifies a conflict between their listed activities in this Annex, such conflict is to be reported to the Emergency Management Division.
Every other year, a formal review of this Annex will be conducted by the departments and agencies identified with the Annex. The Emergency Manager will lead such a review. Upon completion of the formal review, all corrections to the document will be recorded in the Record of Changes.
Plan Distribution
The City of Fullerton is responsible for developing, maintaining, and distributing the Evacuation Annex. The Annex will be made available to all City Departments in both virtual and paper formats. A copy of the plan will be uploaded to PreparedOC for neighboring jurisdictions.
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Plan Approval and Resolutions
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Table of Contents
Plan Approval and Resolutions .......................................................................................................................... 3 Record of Changes .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Situation Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Planning Assumptions .............................................................................................................................. 8 Chapter 2: Concept of Operations .................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Concept of Operations ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Evacuation Decisions ............................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Direction, Control, and Coordination .............................................................................................. 12
2.4 Evacuation Implementation ................................................................................................................ 13
2.5 Emergency Notification and Warning ............................................................................................. 13
2.6 Evacuation and Access Control .......................................................................................................... 17
2.7 Inter-Jurisdictional and Inter-Agency Communications ......................................................... 17
2.8 Transportation .......................................................................................................................................... 17
2.9 Sheltering .................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.10 Emergency Support Functions ........................................................................................................ 21
2.11 Special Considerations for Evacuations ...................................................................................... 23
2.12 Repopulation ........................................................................................................................................... 25 Chapter 3: Roles and Responsibilities .......................................................................................................... 27 Chapter 4: Plan Development and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 28
4.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Plan Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3 Training and Exercises .......................................................................................................................... 28 Chapter 5: Evacuation Checklists ................................................................................................................... 29 Evacuation Plan Checklist ............................................................................................................................. 29 Essential Information and Considerations ............................................................................................ 33 Chapter 6: Evacuation Strategies ................................................................................................................... 37 City of Fullerton Emergency Evacuation Annex
Evacuation Map 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 38 Evacuation Map 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 40 Evacuation Map 3 ............................................................................................................................................. 42 Evacuation Map 4 ............................................................................................................................................. 44 Evacuation Map 5 ............................................................................................................................................. 46 Evacuation Map 6 ............................................................................................................................................. 49 Evacuation Map 7 ............................................................................................................................................. 51
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The Evacuation Annex outlines procedures, responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms for evacuations within the City of Fullerton in response to emergencies and disasters, including wildfires, earthquakes, floods, hazardous-material incidents, and acts of terrorism.
The goal is to ensure the safe, timely, and orderly evacuation of affected populations.
1.2 Scope
Effective incident management begins with preparedness and mitigation activities conducted well in advance of incidents and year -round. Preparedness involves a multipronged approach that includes planning, training, exercises, personnel qualifications and certification standards, equipment acquisition and exercise, and community education.
This annex applies to all city departments, emergency response agencies, and partnering organizations involved in evacuation planning and execution within the City of Ful lerton. It includes Fullerton Public Works, Fullerton Parks and Recreation, Fullerton Fire Department, and Fullerton Police Department. The Annex addresses the following:
• Pre-evacuation planning
• Warning and notification
• Evacuation route management
• Transportation coordination
• Support for access and functional needs populations
• Re-entry procedures
The annex is intended to provide a framework and strategies for the City of Fullerton EOC to support evacuation operations during incidents that require coordination.
1.3 Situation Overview
The City of Fullerton is vulnerable to the following threats that may warrant evacuation orders to protect the lives of City residents and visitors. Most hazards are likely to occur with no advanced notice. While large-scale incidents that require significant evacuations are less likely, small- to moderate-scale incidents are more likely to occur and affect a portion of the population at any given time, requiring coordination and support. The hazards that create the most risk in the City for moderate to large-scale evacuations include but are not limited to the following:
• Wildfire
• Earthquakes
• Flooding
• Extreme weather
• Hazardous material spill
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• Transportation accidents
• Civil unrest or terrorism
• Major utility disruptions
Evacuations should remain the last resort option to protect lives. In some instances, sheltering in place may be a more appropriate measure. Populations at risk include residents in hillside areas, mobile home parks, schools, senior living facilities, and vulnerable individuals with access or functional needs.
1.4 Planning Assumptions
General
• The City has the primary responsibility to evacuate areas of the City impacted by a natural or man-made hazard.
• School Districts have the primary responsibility to evacuate student populations and will need to coordinate evacuation efforts with the city. • Due to multiple educational facilities in Fullerton and the number of visitors to the County, special attention should be made in evacuation planning for visitors to temporary residents.
• In accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), mutual aid agreements exist to support emergency response agencies. They will be activated based on the California Master Mutual Aid Agreement and additional agreements with other organizations.
• The decision to evacuate or shelter-in-place will be made by Incident Command based on situational awareness, factoring in the type and severity of disaster risk, health and safety concerns, sheltering capacity, condition of roadways or routes, and available transportation resources.
• Personal preparedness is essential to effective evacuation. This is particularly true for people with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs who may require additional time and/or assistance in evacuation. A coordinated city/county preparedness program promoting individual and family preparedness is essential to an effective evacuation response.
• The needs of a small percentage of the population requiring evacuation assistance are estimated to potentially absorb much of the evacuation responders’ time and resources.
• If given clear warning and direction, most people will heed evacuation orders.
However, some people will choose not to evacuate regardless of the risk.
People with Disabilities and Those with Access and/or Functional Needs • Evacuation of people with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs takes more time and individualized resources than the general population, so early evacuation notification is an important aspect of effectively evacuating these residents.
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• People with disabilities are not necessarily among the portion of the population that may need evacuation assistance. Many people with disabilities live independently, are fully self-sufficient, and will self-evacuate.
• People with disabilities can lose their support systems and become dependent on assistance if separated from their mobility device or durable medical equipment. In many cases, this equipment is essential to individuals maintaining their independence. Whenever possible, equipment should be evacuated with the user. • Situations may arise where attempting to transport certain types of medical equipment or devices with an individual is impractical due to the physical size or volume of the equipment and the space available on the evacuation vehicle. In these cases, responders should be prepared with specific vehicles specifically designed for the transport of such equipment. Those vehicles should closely follow the evacuation vehicle of the affected individual(s).
• Self-sufficient people may have functional needs due to physical or emotional trauma or temporary lack of resources or accommodations.
• Transit-dependent populations (e.g., people with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs and households without a vehicle) may require public transportation to evacuate.
• It may be helpful for individuals needing evacuation assistance to congregate at Transportation Assembly Points (TAPs) for transport out of an at-risk area to reception centers located in safe areas.
Congregate Care Facilities
• Shelter-in-place may be the preferred option for certain congregate care facilities in some types of emergencies, as mass evacuation poses inherent risks to some evacuees.
• Schools, childcare centers, medical facilities, and licensed care facilities may undertake evacuations using their own resources, but some may rely on public transportation resources (e.g., OCTA, or OCTA Paratransit Services) or medical transportation for persons in their care.
• These facilities are required to have emergency plans in place, including evacuation procedures, and may request assistance from the Operational Area for transportation resources.
• Some private transportation resources may be contracted to several facilities or customers. Furthermore, most resources will be committed to care facilities and may not be available to people with disabilities living independently.
Emergency Notification and Warning
• The City of Fullerton, in coordination with the County and neighboring jurisdictions, has the primary responsibility for activating evacuation alert notification systems such as the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), Orange County’s emergency mass notification system (AlertOC), and other warning systems.
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• Multiple redundant alert notification systems may be necessary to reach the public.
These systems must accommodate the needs of people with functional needs and deliver the same message in all formats.
Transportation Notification and Movement
• Much of the population will be able to self-evacuate using private transportation (e.g., personal vehicles).
• The time of day and the day of the week an evacuation is ordered may have a major impact on the availability of resources.
• Complete evacuation of the City is highly improbable. Hazard assessments for the City of Fullerton indicate evacuations would normally involve only a portion of the City.
Most hazards in Orange County/City of Fullerton are no-notice, but most do not affect the entire City at the same level.
• In a moderate-sized disaster, supplemental drivers and support logistics would be needed to fully use existing transportation fleets and to sustain 24/7 operations. • In a catastrophic disaster, City and County transportation resources may be insufficient, requiring resources and other assistance from neighboring counties, the state, or the federal government.
Care and Shelter
• The City Mass Care and Shelter Annex details the roles and responsibilities for the care and shelter of evacuees in emergency events.
• The City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department, the Fullerton Public Library, and the Orange County Red Cross assume the primary responsibility for Care and Shelter.
• Shelter residents may have continuing transportation needs for travel to assistance centers, medical appointments, work, and other daily activities.
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Chapter 2: Concept of Operations
2.1 Concept of Operations
This Evacuation Annex follows the basic protocols established in the City EOP, dictates roles and responsibilities, and describes when and how resources may be activated and coordinated to support emergency response activities. The overall objectives are:
• Provide necessary support to the city when conducting evacuation operations. • Provide coordinated notification to the public regarding evacuation orders, with specific accommodations for people with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs.
• Support the establishment of transportation systems and traffic control points designed to move the public out of threatened areas and prevent the public from entering threatened areas.
• Coordinate and support the safe and orderly repopulation into disaster-impacted areas so residents can assess damages and begin the recovery process.
Statewide Framework
Under California Emergency Services Act (CGC §8634), during a local emergency the governing body of a political subdivision, or officials designated thereby, may promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property . By law, such orders and regulations and amendments and rescissions thereof must be in writing and must be given widespread publicity and notice. This authority related to orders, and specifically evacuation orders, is then further refined on a functional and hazard-specific basis by other areas of California law and State Plans. For example: Hazardous materials under 8589.2; dams under 8589.5; cultural competence under 8593.3.5.
For detailed information on evacuation authority in California, see California Penal Code 409.5 and the Legal Guidelines for Controlling Movement of People and Property During an Emergency and Authority and Responsibility of Local Health Officers in Emergencies and Disasters guidance documents published by the California Office of Emergency Services.
2.2 Evacuation Decisions
Evacuation orders include risk. Hesitancy to issue evacuation orders could result in extreme danger or loss of life. In some areas, a delay in issuing evacuation orders may preclude the possibility of evacuation later.
Authority
The responsibility to order and conduct evacuations lies with the Fullerton Police Department (FPD) through close coordination with local partners and the County OA. The FPD is responsible for conducting evacuations within the city and can assist with evacuations of local area partners. Law Enforcement, in coordination with Unified Command, assesses and evaluates the need for evacuations and orders evacuations according to established evacuation procedures.
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As part of the Unified Command, Law Enforcement will identify available and appropriate evacuation routes and coordinate evacuation traffic management with city departments.
Complex evacuations involving neighboring jurisdictions may require coordination a nd information sharing with and from EOCs and the County OA.
Decision Considerations
The Unified Command Structure is recommended as part of the decision-making process for evacuation. Factors that may be considered in the decision-making process could be:
• Nature and severity of the hazard
• Safety of first responders conducting evacuations
• Amount of personnel resources available versus amount on-hand • Estimated number of people impacted
• Estimated time available to complete evacuations
• What protective action(s) would best protect the community members at risk • Any impediments, threats, availability, capacity, and vulnerability to evacuation routes
• Availability of protective actions or measures to safely conduct evacuations • Coordination with neighboring jurisdictions when EOCs are not yet activated Evacuation Considerations
Evacuating people from their homes, businesses, and places of recreation places a significant hardship on individuals, families, and communities, which could lead to travel-related injuries and fatalities. Additionally, evacuating populations with functional needs away from familiar surroundings and support services can be life-threatening. Due to these risks and the need to keep roadways clear for responding emergency personnel and vehicles, evacuation should be considered a solution of last resort. Sheltering in place is the preferred public protective solution whenever possible. However, in times of extreme risk to life, evacuation will be used to protect the entire community.
2.3 Direction, Control, and Coordination
An evacuation of any area requires significant coordination between government entities, private partners, and stakeholders. The City of Fullerton uses the terms "Evacuation Order" for imminent threats and "Evacuation Warning" for impending threats. A common terminology approach will be implemented among partner agencies and neighboring jurisdictions during evacuation orders.
Establishing the Evacuation Area
When the Unified Command decides that an evacuation is necessary, the official(s) issuing the evacuation order must establish a clearly understandable evacuation order for the public. The information should be provided (as soon as it is issued) to the Emergency Manager, EOC, and the Operations Section–Alert and Warning Group Supervisor (FPD City of Fullerton Emergency Evacuation Annex
Dispatch) by a representative in the field, for rapid dissemination through the appropriate means, utilizing predetermined evacuation zones.
Evacuation Orders
Evacuation Orders, which are considered mandatory, tend to generate a higher level of compliance by affected community members. Per California Government Code Section 8665, under evacuation orders, Law enforcement should not forcibly remove persons who choose to remain on private property within the order area or zone. Law Enforcement should attempt to clearly state that failure to evacuate may result in injury or death, a future opportunity to evacuate may not exist, and resources to rescue them may not be available.
When time permits, signed waivers, along with next-of-kin notification information, should be obtained.
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings, which are considered voluntary, may have limited value. They may reduce evacuation compliance and complicate public information. However, during events with advance warning, evacuation warnings may be used to extend the timeframe for evacuating high-density facilities, schools, individuals with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs, as well as large animals and livestock. During an Evacuation Warning, “soft” road closures may be used, and the Unified Incident Command should determine the level of access. If Evacuation Warnings are used, public information should emphasize the reasoning behind the warning and the actions residents are expected to take.
The public should also be warned that Evacuation Warnings might be elevated to Evacuation Orders as incident conditions change.
2.4 Evacuation Implementation
In all cases, the response to emergency events will be managed by the Fullerton Police and Fire Departments, with the City having responsibility for evacuation preparedness, response, and recovery within the City limits. The City is responsible for its own strategy but can request support from neighboring jurisdictions and/or the County Operational Area for assistance.
Law Enforcement Mobilization and Mutual Aid
Evacuation field operations will be managed and conducted by the City of Fullerton Police and Fire Departments in Unified Command. Local jurisdictions and other support agencies, in accordance with mutual aid agreements. Mutual aid response within the State of California is based on four levels of governmental support, each providing increasingly justifiable mutual aid. These levels are cities (or other similar local jurisdictions), operational areas, mutual aid regions, and the state.
2.5 Emergency Notification and Warning
Emergency notification and warning systems are crucial for disseminating accurate emergency information and instructions to the public. The primary Alert and Warning responsibility resides within the Fullerton Police Department, Communications Center.
Close coordination of Alert and Warning notifications must occur among the City,
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• Shelter capacities and accessibility status
• Repopulations and return
• Other details as dictated by changing situational awareness Alert OC
Alert OC is the County and City emergency public mass notification system. This system will be used by the Fullerton Communications Center or County OA to disseminate early warning and time-sensitive information to businesses and residents in the city during an emergency.
Alert OC is available 24/7 and is pre-loaded with Fullerton landline phone numbers.
Community members can provide additional contact information via self-registration on the website portal (www.alertoc.com). Upon the City’s decision to activate, AlertOC will be used to send messages via telephone, e-mail, cellular text, and TTY (teletype writer) describing the situation, protective actions, and impacted areas. AlertOC encompasses the full suite of IPAWS technology listed below.
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
IPAWS is a federal and state-regulated system that provides procedures and guidance for Alert & Warning systems to make notifications to the public under specific conditions.
Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)
WEA utilizes cellular phone technology to alert the public of conditions that meet the criteria of a public safety emergency. This system enables federal, state, and local jurisdictions to communicate pertinent information to the public.
WEA messaging can be authorized by any one of the following:
• Signatory officials to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the OA • Local Emergency Managers
• Incident Commanders
WEA messages can be launched by contacting Control One, and/or the OA EOC. Individual jurisdictions that have a current, approved IPAWS certificate may launch WEA messages for their jurisdiction. It is strongly recommended that jurisdictions coordinate WEA messaging with neighboring jurisdictions before, or as soon as practical, following the activation of a WEA message.
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
The Emergency Alert System is designed for television, AM and FM broadcast, and cable television systems to disseminate emergency public information. This system enables federal, state, and local governments to communicate with the public.
EAS activation can be authorized by any one of the following:
• Orange County Director of Emergency Services
• County/OA Emergency Manager
• Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Department Commander City of Fullerton Emergency Evacuation Annex
• Orange County Fire Authority, Chief, Division Chief, Battalion Chief • City Managers
• City Police Chief, Watch Commander
• City Fire Chief, Battalion Chief
• Orange County Public Works
• Orange County Health Care Agency
IPAWS Redundancies
• WebEOC
• Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Emergency Communications Bureau, Control One is the (LP-2) for the County.
2.6 Evacuation and Access Control
Access to an evacuated area is determined by Incident Command and may initially be limited to emergency responders and entities that are deemed appropriate for achieving Incident Command’s objectives. Law enforcement has the responsibility to reasonably pr event anyone (except for the Media) from entering an area under evacuation orders. This may be accomplished by using “hard” road closures, in which Incident Command determines the level of access. The hard road closure(s) provide a mechanism that assists in preventing individuals who were away from the affected area when the evacuation order was issued from returning to or entering the affected area that may lead to additional cascading impacts.
If an evacuated area has sustained damage and cannot be reoccupied for an extended period, it may be necessary to implement a system to restrict and/or limit access. Incident Command may consider making allowances at traffic control points for individuals who may have a critical need to enter a restricted area that could affect life/property protection. This may be accomplished by using “soft” road closures. During “soft” road closures, residents may be required to provide proof of residency to gain access to a restricted area.
2.7 Inter-Jurisdictional and Inter-Agency Communications During any incident, communication resources are one of the most crucial resources available within a single agency, a multi-agency, or a jurisdiction. The ability to communicate effectively enables decision-makers to make informed decisions based on all available information regarding hazards, risks, resources, and capabilities. Evacuation is a multi- disciplinary, multi-agency effort. Inter -jurisdictional and inter -agency coordination will occur at multiple levels: in the field, at Incident Command Posts, in Department Operations Centers (DOCs) and EOCs, and at the County and Operational Area EOC if needed.
2.8 Transportation
The primary mode of evacuation for most persons in the evacuation area is ground transportation (personal vehicle, bicycle, rail, bus, horse, etc.). Many community members will use private automobiles, and the city may be required to mobilize transportation
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• Identification may be required by anyone wishing to enter evacuation zones. Incident command should determine who needs access, the timeframe (when available), and which identification will be accepted to grant access to the area(s). It is important to relay this information to traffic control and coordinate with the EOC. • Relief workers should have an identification card from their organization and be able to prove they are fulfilling an assigned role or mission within the impacted area. • Displaced individuals should have proper identification that proves they reside within the affected area.
Transportation Assembly Points (TAP)
Transportation Assembly Points (TAPs) can serve as transportation hubs where evacuees can be picked up by family or friends, or transported to reception centers and/or shelters by public transportation. Evacuees may arrive at TAPs by several different means. TAPs may be pre-designated or determined by the location of an incident. The following criteria serve as guidance for deciding TAP locations.
• Key criteria for these sites include being geographically dispersed across the city • Not encumbered by current evacuation operations plans (i.e., schools and city parks may already be committed as shelters, staging areas, etc.) • Availability of parking
• Ease of ingress and egress for the public
• Ease of ingress and egress for transit and paratransit vehicles (e.g., appropriate and accessible passenger loading areas, turning radius greater than 50 feet), as well as pedestrian traffic
• Accessible to individuals with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs
• Restroom facilities, nighttime lighting, and water supply • Back-up power supply to serve the needs of people who may need power to sustain the operation of essential equipment
• Space for holding pets or livestock awaiting evacuation TAPs will be selected, approved, and activated by the City in coordination with the EOC and transportation providers.
It is recommended that the City pre-identify and periodically review TAPs to provide Incident Commanders with quick information during evacuations. Collaboration with the OA EOC on local TAPs is recommended to streamline emergency communications.
All TAPs are considered “For Official Use Only (FOUO)” information and should only be shared between jurisdictions for preparedness planning.
Animal Transportation
Transportation of animals during an evacuation can present challenges. The OA EOC can provide support for coordinating transportation for animals upon request. The information City of Fullerton Emergency Evacuation Annex
below is intended to assist emergency planners and field responders in considering how to transport animals. If local resources become overwhelmed, the OA EOC may request assistance from the Regional EOC, which is led by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the lead agency for the California Animal Response Emergency System.
Service Animals
Service animals are essential to the continued independence of persons with access and functional needs and should be evacuated with the person. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires service animals to be permitted in any public area. This includes and is not limited to: public transportation, shelters, and any other location where evacuees may be present.
Pets
Transportation of animals during an evacuation can present challenges. The OA EOC can support the coordination of animal transportation when requested. The information below is intended to assist emergency planners and field responders with considerations for transporting animals. If local resources become overwhelmed, the OA EOC may request assistance through the Regional EOC from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, which is the lead agency for the California Animal Response Emergency System.
Large Animals
Evacuation of large animals is the sole responsibility of the owner and not covered by the PETS Act of 2006. There are resources available to potentially assist large animal owners with the evacuation of their large animals. Orange County Animal Care may be able to provide limited assistance through their transportation unit or through Fullerton Union High School District Future Farmers of America Programs. Residents with large animals should be prepared ahead of time to address the needs of their large animals.
Livestock and Exotic Animals
Movement of livestock and exotic animals will be coordinated through logistics and the Fullerton PD. Equestrian evacuations may be assisted by mutual aid from local non- governmental organizations and volunteer groups.
Movement of restricted animals and exotics is the responsibility of the license holder. The California Department of Fish & Game (CDFG) may address wildlife and exotic animal shelter and rescue in the event of an emergency. Orange County does not have an Agricultural/Livestock Pass Program for the purpose of identifying and issuing documents to qualifying livestock producers for access to property during emergency situations as defined by California Assembly Bill 1103.
Ongoing Transportation for Evacuees
Following a moderate or mass evacuation, a large population of residents could be out of their homes for an extended period. Evacuees staying in shelters will continue to have transportation needs for medical appointments, Disaster Recovery Centers, Local Assistance Centers, work, or other daily activities.
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Messaging
Discretion on the type and content of messaging to announce any repopulation of evacuated areas or zones. It is highly recommended that close coordination occur between Incident Command and the jurisdiction producing any repopulation messaging.
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Chapter 4: Plan Development and Maintenance
4.1 Overview
The Evacuation Annex is considered a working document that will evolve in response to ever-changing threats. Ongoing maintenance, training, and exercising of this Annex will ensure new hazards and changes in communities can be accommodated. A well-developed training and exercise program is vital to ensure overall readiness and preparedness.
Training ensures personnel are prepared for their roles and responsibilities. Emergency exercises test the capabilities, resources, and working relationships of responding agencies.
4.2 Plan Maintenance
The Evacuation Annex will be reviewed and revised every two years, or as necessary following an actual event or exercise, to ensure that plan elements are valid and current. The Emergency Manager will lead the responsible departments in reviewing and updating their portions of the Annex based on identified deficiencies experienced in exercises or actual occurrences.
4.3 Training and Exercises
All County and city staff should receive awareness training on the policies and procedures in their respective evacuation plans. Of particular importance will be training to ensure all field-level and EOC first responders are versed in integrating people with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs into emergency plans in an inclusive manner. As a critical element to ensuring the success of the Evacuation Annex, training must include both classroom training and the practical application provided by exercises.
Exercises can be accomplished in several ways. Tabletop exercises offer a convenient and cost-effective method for introducing officials to simulated problem situations, facilitating discussion and problem-solving. Such exercises serve as a tool to identify if adequate policies and procedures exist. Periodic tabletop exercises specific to short - and long-term recovery operations within the City is recommended.
To the extent feasible and applicable, evacuation operations should also be included in functional and full -scale exercises that simulate actual emergencies. This can be accomplished by including emergency notification procedures, transportation coordination elements, and post-evacuation tasks such as access control and repopulation.
Local organizations serving people with disabilities should be included in this process to ensure planning is properly inclusive. The participation of people with disabilities and the organizations that serve them both heightens the realism of the exercise and strengthens relationships between emergency managers and the disability community.
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