theconversation.com on Spokane Evacuation Drills

Just weeks before devastating wildfires hit, Spokane practiced a mass evacuation – the drill paid off Residents must decide when to leave, what to take, which route to follow and where to go, often while under intense stress. Research has consistently shown that factors such as risk perception, preparedness, confidence in evacuation plans and familiarity with local routes all influence whether people evacuate early, delay leaving or choose to stay behind. Some positive news from the Spokane fires. Every community with a similar threat level should be having evacuation drills.