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' of a facility or in-place sheltering. The evacuation lans must include the numbers and p '~ types of vehicles the vehicles available at the facility, the total number of ' patients/residents at full capacity, any special needs for transportation, such as wheel chair lifts and the medical supplies and equipment needed to assist the patients. The staff of the facility will evacuate with the patients/residents and remain with them at the ' shelter. t b. The county and local jurisdictions will make every effort to provide vehicles and personnel to assist with the evacuation. Ambulatory patients and the staff of the medical facilities zn the county will be evacuated in buses or vans. Ambulances and ' vans will be provided for evacuation ofnon-ambulatory individuals, if available, but these patients maybe carried in other vehicles if the situation requires it. ' c. A widespread emergency will force emergency responders to prioritize evacuation efforts based on the threat to life and public safety. This may delay the evacuation of special medical needs populations. The incident commander or his ' representative will inform the facility staff of this and they will prepare to continue care during this period. d. The county and municipal school systems will develop evacuation procedures and routes for each school. llesignated buses will be utilized for students at all facilities and for those students without their own vehicles at high schools. Schools ' ~ within the danger zone for a hazardous material release will develop procedures for in- place sheltering and "walk-away" evacuations. The public information officers for the school system and the county will coordinate their efforts and advise parents of the ' designated reception centers for the students. Private schools and state licensed childcare/preschool facilities will develop similar plans for their facilities. ' e. During incidents involving hazardous material release or criminal activity at or near the school, parents will not be allowed to enter the area and pick up their children. Law enforcement personnel an the scene will prevent personnel not involved in the ' incident response to enter the area or disrupt the evacuation. f. The Public Information Officer will provide a telephone number(s) to the ' public far physically handicapped or disabled persons without transportation. The Director, Cabarrus County Public Transportation Department will aixange pick-up of these individuals and move them: to a shelter or reception area. The Department of Social t Services and the Emergency Management office will advise the Public Transportation Director of individuals known to need transportation assistance. ' g. The Public Transportation Director will ensure that ail vehicles are ready for operations and have suff cient drivers for continuous operations. As necessary, he will coordinate with the EOC far additional drivers, vehicles, maintenance and z•ecovery ' support, fuel, and maps. ' EOP/ANNEX K 4 September 2008 F_2 221 of 408