Evacuate vs Shelter-in-Place

How to build a complete household evacuation plan — meeting points, communication protocols, roles and responsibilities, and practising the plan before an emergency.

The most critical decision in any emergency — whether to leave or stay. Learn the decision framework, who gives the order, and which threats demand which response.

The framework for deciding whether to evacuate or stay put in an emergency — when each option is correct, how to assess your specific situation, and how to act decisively.