CUTR and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawai’i recently brought together Florida’s emergency managers, transportation professionals, security and safety professionals, and government administrators for a day of Evacuation Planning Strategies and Solutions. Dedicated to providing critical all-hazards training throughout the US and its territories, with an emphasis on natural hazards and island and coastal areas like Florida, NDPTC is a training partner with the DHS and FEMA. This course discussed hazard conditions for which an emergency evacuation could be an appropriate protective action, and informed participants on resources and methods. Discussion on Assessing Risk in Relation to Evacuation, Key Concepts in Evacuations, Evacuation Planning Considerations, and Decision-Making Strategies allowed participants to explore data, modeling tools, technologies, and simulations to institute best practices and strategies to plan for and execute an emergency evacuation.
