The
Tehama County Evacuation Guidelines have been created with the assistance of
the California Office of Emergency Services (OES)
Public
agencies will carry out duties and functional responsibilities to the
best of their ability
considering the extent of the emergency and available
resources. Link to Location of Safety Zones
Who
Decides if an Area is to be Evacuated?
The
Fire Department
or Incident
Commander may
initially decide
the areas to
be evacuated
and notify the
occupants. The
area to be evacuated
will depend upon
where the fire
or hazard is
located, and
any weather influencing
its travel. BACK
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What
Agencies Support
an Evacuation?
The Evacuation Branch Director will supervise law enforcement and volunteer resources.
Law enforcement and their volunteers will assist with the evacuation of disabled
or non-ambulatory residents and the security of all areas evacuated. BACK
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Where
are the Safety Zones?
A Safety Zone has been pre-selected for your area by emergency
personnel. You should proceed to your designated safety zone
unless otherwise directed by emergency personnel during the evacuation
process.
Safety
Zones are
temporary holding areas
for smaller groups
of people that provide
a safe haven until
shelter locations can
be established. These
locations are distributed
throughout the community
to provide safe areas
that are a relatively
short distance from
their homes. Not all
safety zones may be
available based on
the location of the
incident. BACK
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Who
Is Responsible for Establishing Shelters?
Red Cross will be responsible to establish and locate shelters
for long term sheltering if needed. Red Cross will have a representative
in the Command Post.
If you are evacuated; contact the Red Cross shelter, to provide
information about your location, in the event family or friends
are trying to contact you. BACK
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Who
Controls Traffic?
California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Tehama County Sheriffs
Office will control traffic flow and maintain access for emergency
equipment. BACK
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