STEAR Evacuation Exercise Objective:
Explore the coordination and precise synchronization required for a successful STEAR evacuation as well as the logistical prerequisites for transporting approximately 1,100 fragile residents and their pets out of harm’s way.
Exercise Emphasis
Exercise Discussion
Importance of annual STEAR data validation Compliance with evacuation timelines Consistent public messaging across jurisdictions Many complexities associated with return of registrants following evacuation.
Exposed unanticipated challenges associated with the handling of pets owned by registrants who are transported to medical shelter via ambulance Recognition that some evacuees, particularly those suffering diminished cognitive ability, must be accompanied by a caregiver Explored options to discourage individuals from simply abandoning vulnerable family members at the evacuation hub. damaged and inoperative upon their return. In this case, they will require alternate transportation to return to their homes and participating jurisdictions must prepare for this logistical requirement. Given the complex and high-consequence nature of the STEAR evacuation mission, OEM staff continually work with supporting partners and stakeholders to refine evacuation plans.
OEM staff impressed upon partners from adjacent jurisdictions the imperative that they inspect the home of each evacuee to ensure habitability prior to residents returning. Failure to do so could result in evacuees loitering at the RCN while their disposition is determined. Similarly, evacuees who staged their vehicles at the RCN prior to evacuating may find them
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