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Police and fire chiefs walk through evacuation zones, alert systems and a 2026 smart‑signal traffic project
Summary
Police Chief King and Moraga‑Orinda Fire District leaders described how the town divides into 21 evacuation zones, how warnings and orders will be issued, and plans for a 2026 regional smart‑signal project intended to expedite outbound traffic during evacuations.
Police and fire leaders at the Moraga emergency preparedness meeting described how the town will warn residents, how evacuation zones are used, and infrastructure projects intended to improve evacuation movement.
Police Chief King said the town is divided into 21 evacuation zones with detailed zone plans that list estimated population, potential traffic‑control points and suggested routes. He said emergency notifications will primarily come through the Community Warning System (CWS), and officials maintain draft messages that include the “what, who, where, when and how.” He noted the wireless emergency alert system is used for…
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