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Ramsey County │ Annex B: Protective Actions 27 3.5.2.2 Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Activities The evacuation and shelter-in-place phase is characterized by the following activities: • Finalization of designation of risk and host areas involved in the evacuation by affected agencies and local jurisdictions • Creation of estimations regarding initiation time for the evacuation and notification of all affected agencies and local jurisdictions • Use of alert and warning systems to disseminate evacuation and shelter-in-place directions to the public • Use of first responders (as resources allow) to support the evacuation of persons with DAFN • Continual monitoring of the event for changes that may affect the movement of evacuees and for potential impacts on evacuation and sheltering resources • Continual monitoring of the progress of the evacuation and exchange of information on the level of traffic on routes and use of public shelter space • Ongoing understandable, accessible, culturally inclusive public information provided, utilizing all available communication methods to inform the evacuees of any change in evacuation routes, availability of hotel and public shelter space in host jurisdictions, etc. 3.5.2.3 Public Information The PIO should work with the RCEOC/JIC to develop and deliver public information that is actionable, timely, and relevant to protective actions. The public information team and partners will provide a wide range of communications outreach, including culturally appropriate message translations, for all impacted populations who are sheltering-in-place or remain in occupied but affected neighborhoods. Such messaging should consider the following elements: All • The nature of the threat • Geographic area affected • Makeup of the disproportionately impacted diverse populations, including persons with DAFN • Cultural competence in the message content, approach, and distribution platforms • Length of time protective actions are anticipated to be needed, if known • Additional sources of information Evacuation • Anticipated impact area, evacuation zones, and evacuation levels • Evacuation routes (ingress and egress) • Evacuation type (single or staged, pedestrian, transit, private vehicle, or combination)