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Orange County officials urge residents to 'know your zone' as evacuation tools expand
Summary
Orange County Emergency Manager Michelle Anderson and local public-safety officials described how evacuation zones, Alert OC and new patrol-siren capabilities are used during fast-moving incidents and urged Villa Park residents to prepare in advance.
Michelle Anderson, Orange County emergency manager, told a Villa Park community meeting that knowing local evacuation zones and signing up for Alert OC are the single most useful preparedness steps residents can take ahead of fast-moving fires or other disasters.
Anderson said evacuations involve a sequence of public notices and public-safety actions, and repeated that "the sheriff department cannot force you to leave your home. We won't come in and muscle you out" — but that warnings and orders are strong recommendations to move for safety. She explained the county distinguishes evacuation warnings, evacuation orders and shelter-in-place and urged people who feel unsafe to leave immediately rather than wait for official orders.
The county and local law enforcement also described how…
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