Evacuation

noun

Moving people out of a dangerous place before trouble arrives. A good evacuation has clear routes, enough time, and a plan that the people being moved have heard about before the emergency starts.

Environmental Engineering — Hanie
Go Deeper For parents & teachers
The organised movement of people from a threatened area to safety. Effective evacuation planning covers triggers (what event or threshold starts the evacuation), routes (primary and backup), transport capacity, accessibility for vulnerable populations, communication protocols, and assembly points. The difference between a successful evacuation and a costly one is almost always how early the decision was made, and how well-rehearsed the plan was.

Appears In

The Burning Mountain Chapter 5 — The Hidden Road of Fire

"Axel looked from the overlay to the valley below. "That puts the eastern evacuation route in trouble.""

The Burning Mountain Chapter 9 — Axel's Run

"Gertie strode in carrying evacuation cloaks and two amber lamps. "Take these. And Axel - bring them back. Not just the vehicle.""

The Burning Mountain Chapter 16 — The Echo Under the Ridge

"… seal, every cape closure, every strap that might have loosened during the evacuation. She did this without being asked. She would do it again tomorrow. Design …"

See Also

Danger Map Hazard Warning Station