Emergency Evacuation Protocol
The Chuckanut Crest Emergency Evacuation Committee has prepared the following information specific to the Chuckanut Crest Community as to how we each can prepare for an evacuation emergency. This material is focused on emergency evacuation only, such as may be required in the event of a fire or explosion threatening our homes and neighborhood. It does not cover all types of possible events, such as earthquake or mudslide which temporarily blocks a road, but does not require emergency evacuation.
Advance Preparation for Evacuation Emergency
If the Fire Authority Declares An Evacuation Emergency
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Interested in Participating?Additional information can be provided by contacting any of the Emergency Evacuation Committee members.
Erick Laine [email protected] Joanne Hallett [email protected] Ann McQuade [email protected] |
Map Legend of Emergency Exits
#1 (Established) Chuckanut Crest Drive—main trunk (if passable) Emergency Alternatives #2 (Bergsma logging road) #3 (Brighton Crest—Interurban) #4 (Vanderbilt Road) Note that you cannot re-enter through these routes and that they are for emergency exit only. They should not be used for any other purpose. |
Ongoing CCA Planning and Preparations
Emergency Exit Coordinator. The CCA board has designated new board member Erick Laine to also serve as Emergency Exit Coordinator. Among other tasks, Erick will serve as an ongoing contact for the local fire and emergency response personnel – a function that the EMS officials requested, when the EEC committee conferred with them about these matters.
Ongoing Emergency Exit Committee. EEC members Joanne Hallett and Ann McQuade have agreed to continue to participate on the committee over this year, working with Erick to ensure that evacuation routes are inspected at least annually, and maintained as needed. Other tasks:
Ongoing Emergency Exit Committee. EEC members Joanne Hallett and Ann McQuade have agreed to continue to participate on the committee over this year, working with Erick to ensure that evacuation routes are inspected at least annually, and maintained as needed. Other tasks:
- Sponsor annual tour of CCA road system with interested EMS officials. The goal: ensure that EMS officials are more familiar with our 5+ miles of roads, where and how large vehicles can turn around, possible staging areas in an emergency, and location of fire hydrants.
- Helping Member Get Smarter About Wildlands Fire Safety. The committee will be in contact with the CCA membership later this year about opportunities to consult individually with local and state fire and land use officials, to learn how to make their own properties safer from forest fire.
- Update or revise emergency protocols as needed.