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Officials say evacuation planning is complex; sign up for county alerts and consider local drills
Summary
Travis County commissioners, fire chiefs and emergency managers told residents that large-scale evacuation drills are logistically intensive, urged sign-up for the county alert system, and recommended community-level planning and simulation tools for evacuation preparedness.
Travis County Commissioners Anne Howard (Precinct 3) and Bridget Shea (Precinct 2) and emergency-management partners told the meeting that evacuation planning spans many jurisdictions and agencies, so residents should focus on household and neighborhood preparedness while public agencies work on larger plans.
Commissioner Bridget Shea urged attendees to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system (WarnCentralTexas) so they receive texts, calls or emails during emergencies. County staff said the prior…
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