26 Questions
What are the possible modes of emergency transportation?
Personal vehicles, school buses, METRO, ambulances, and other vehicles
Where can you find the estimated evacuation times and routes?
DPS TMP District 2A and Sub 2A
What is the primary mode of transportation for residents during evacuations?
Personal vehicles
What is the purpose of designating pickup points or establishing a telephone bank?
To receive and process requests for transportation during large-scale evacuations
What factor is NOT considered in calculating evacuation times?
Weather forecast
What is encouraged to reduce public transportation requirements?
Ride-sharing services
What is recommended for individuals without access to transportation?
Seek rides with friends and neighbors
What is the purpose of the ESF 7: Logistics and Resource Management Annex?
To provide transportation resources
What is the purpose of having disaster preparedness plans in facilities providing specialized care?
To provide for evacuation, transportation, and relocation of occupants if necessary
What type of facilities require specially trained and prepared staff to manage occupants effectively?
Hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, assisted living care centers, dialysis centers, and correctional institutions
Why may local government be requested to assist in providing transport during an evacuation?
Because the facilities do not have enough equipment to evacuate a sizable facility on short notice
Where should medical facilities residents and incarcerated populations be transported to during an evacuation?
Comparable facilities with appropriate medical or security support
Who is responsible for planning for suitable transportation and coordinating use of appropriate host facilities?
Facility operator
What is the estimated time to evacuate people based on?
The type of hazard or threat, population characteristics, and public behavior
What is encouraged to reduce the substantial requirements for public transportation?
Ride-sharing
What should individuals without access to transportation do?
Seek rides with friends and neighbors
How will individuals without access to transportation be evacuated?
They will be collected at designated pickup points
Why are multiple pickup points designated within the local area?
To collect individuals without access to transportation
Who is responsible for the welfare and safety of clients, patients, and incarcerated population in healthcare and correctional facilities?
Facility administration
What may happen to essential employees who use personal vehicles for commuting and business during an emergency?
Their family may use the vehicle to evacuate, leaving them without transportation
Where may individuals with DAFN be temporarily placed if time or other factors do not permit transportation to predesignated alternate shelter facilities?
Designated Embarkation Points or Medical Shelters
What is the purpose of requesting additional resources through SETRAC for specialized transportation services?
To support evacuation of residents with medical needs
What type of facilities are required to have an emergency plan that includes provision for emergency evacuation?
Facilities that provide specialized care
What is the purpose of an emergency plan in healthcare and correctional facilities?
To ensure the welfare and safety of clients, patients, and incarcerated population
What type of equipment is typically provided in facilities that accommodate individuals with DAFN?
Medical equipment, charging stations, and assistive communication devices
Who is responsible for arranging alternate transportation for essential employees who use personal vehicles for commuting and business?
Department Directors
Study Notes
Emergency Transportation
- Various types of vehicles can provide emergency transportation, including personal vehicles, school buses, METRO, ambulances, and others.
- Additional transportation guidance and modes can be found in the ESF 1: Transportation Annex.
- The ESF 7: Logistics and Resource Management Annex provides information on transportation resources available to the City during evacuations.
Evacuation Routes
- Potential evacuation routes and estimated evacuation times can be found in the DPS TMP District 2A and Sub 2A.
- A copy of the DPS TMP is maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety Regional office in Houston, Texas.
- The estimated time to evacuate people is calculated based on factors such as hazard type, notice level, population characteristics, and public behavior.
Transportation of Individuals
- Most residents are expected to relocate in their personal vehicles.
- Many households would take more than one vehicle during a hurricane evacuation, leaving extra space for others.
- Ride-sharing (e.g. Lyft, Uber) can help reduce the need for public transportation and should be emphasized in public information materials.
- Individuals without vehicles should seek rides with friends and neighbors, if possible.
- Public transportation will be provided for those who cannot arrange their own transportation out of the evacuation area.
- Designated pickup points will be used to collect individuals who lack transportation and transport them out of the area.
Essential Personnel
- Essential emergency service and utility employees may use personal vehicles for commuting and business.
- In some cases, an employee's family may use the personal vehicle to evacuate, leaving the essential employee without transportation.
Transportation of Individuals with DAFN
- Individuals with medical needs may need to be evacuated to facilities that provide accessible accommodations.
- Evacuees with DAFN needs will congregate into a general population shelter.
- Transportation to facilities will provide accommodations such as accessible signage, medical equipment, charging stations, assistive communication devices, and durable medical equipment.
Healthcare and Correctional Facilities
- Facilities providing specialized care are responsible for the welfare and safety of their clients, patients, and incarcerated population.
- Such facilities are required to have an emergency plan that includes provision for emergency evacuation.
- Facilities require specially trained and prepared staff to manage occupants effectively.
- Local government may be requested to assist in providing transport in case of short-notice or no-notice emergency situations.
Evacuation Routes
- Evacuation routes and estimated evacuation times can be found in the DPS TMP District 2A and Sub 2A.
- The estimated time to evacuate people is determined by a calculation based on factors such as the type of hazard or threat, level of notice, population characteristics, and public behavior.
Transportation of Individuals
- Most residents are expected to relocate in their personal vehicles.
- Ride-sharing can significantly reduce requirements for local governments to provide transportation assistance.
- Persons who cannot arrange their own transportation will be provided public transportation out of the evacuation area.
Learn about different types of vehicles for emergency transportation, evacuation routes, and estimated evacuation times. Also, explore additional resources and guidance for transportation during emergencies.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
