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District outlines Lahar drill plan, alternate evacuation routes and new emergency tech

Orting School District Board of Directors · February 17, 2026
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Summary

District staff reviewed plans for the regional Lahar drill, described alternate levee routes for student evacuation, and said the district will use reunification kits, Starlink internet for connectivity and RFID tags on teacher backpacks (not students) to track staff locations during the drill.

District staff briefed the board on preparations for the upcoming regional Lahar drill and on steps to improve reunification and emergency communications.

The presentation described coordination with EPIC (Eastern Pierce County interlocal coalition of emergency management), a March 25 event with USGS presence planned for community education, and operational details…

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