TOWN OF NEW CASTLE EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN Date: September 28, 2023 Prepared by the Town of New Castle with gratitude to our partner agencies Page/1 REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OSRAiR Signature Art Riddile Mayor 1e/ffco Date 10.4.23 Date R00 Signature David Reynolds Town Administrator 1-2-33 Date Signature Leif Sackett CRFR Fire Chief AAL 16-6-23 Signature Chris Bornholdt Garfield County Emergency Manager Date Page/2 RECORD OF CHANGES Town of New Castle Evacuation Plan The Evacuation Plan, including tables, will be reviewed and approved on a regular basis. All updates and revisions to the plan will be tracked and recorded in thet following table. This process will ensure the most recent version of the plan is disseminated and implemented by emergency response personnel. Date of Change Entered By Summary of Changes Page 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION. RECORD OF CHANGES. TABLE OF CONTENTS. LINTRODUCTION. A. Purpose.. B. Authority. C.A Acronyms and Abbreviations D. Definitions II. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS. A. General B. Evacuation Decisions C.T Transportation D.Traffic Control.. E. Evacuation Notices.. G.Animal Evacuations. H. Access Control & Security I.D Demobilization and Reentry. III. ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES A. Organization. B. Assignment of Responsibilities IV. ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT. A. Reporting. B. Records.. V. Tables... 11 12 13 14 14 14 15 15 .15 19 19 19 20 20 .20 .21 22/23 24 25 .25 25 26 F.S Special Facilities and Special Needs Populations. Table 1: Emergency Contact List/Emergency, Notification Sign-Up... Table 3: Possible Evacuation Shelters & Animal Shelters.. Table 4: Evacuation Checklist and Supply Kit.. Table 5: Primary and Secondary Evacuation Routes.. Table 6: Special Facilities and Critical Town Infrastructure. Table 7: Internal Emergency Contact List.. Table 8: Evacuation Drawings for Emergency Personnel Use.. Table 2: Support Agencies.. VI. Internal Use Only..... Page 13 This Page Left Blank Intentionally Page]4 Town of New Castle Evacuation Plan Emergency response activities within the Town of New Castle utilize the (NIMS) National Incident Management System. This includes prescribed incident command procedures that will be used by local emergency responders at the scene of emergencies. The following information will describe the structure and role of NIMS, as well as provide Emergency Evacuation information for the Town of New Castle. Introduction A. Purpose The purpose of this plan is to provide for the orderly and coordinated evacuation of all or any part of the population of New Castle ifi iti is determined that such action is the most effective means available for protecting the population from the effects of an emergency. This plan may serve as a tool for multiple agencies and area residents in understanding the chain of command, and how a response to a major emergency may This plan, and any possible evacuation routes described herein, may be changed based on unfolding conditions. Residents are strongly encouraged to be familiarv with all planned evacuation routes but be prepared to follow instructions from emergency personnel and directional signage during an actual evacuation event. be handled by the Emergency Manager or Local Official. B. Authority Authority for an evacuation and all other emergency response is based upon the decision of the Local Official or Emergency Manager. C.Acronyms and Abbreviations EM EOC ICP ICS NRP NIMS PIO REOC SIP SOP UC IC Emergency Manager Emergency Operations Center Incident Command Post Incident Command System National Response Plan National Incident Management System Public Information Office or Officer Regional Emergency Operations Center Shelter-in-Place Standard Operating Procedure Unified Command Incident Commander Page/5 D.D Definitions Emergency Manager: An emergency manager organizes disaster response for citizens and government personnel during a crisis. The emergency manager may serve asan advisor to the local government or may have the authority to make decisions regarding For the Town of New Castle, the designated Emergency Manager will be the authorized position that holds the most qualified credentials to handle the situation. Individuals for this position may include the Fire Chief, Town Manager, Chief of Police, and Public crisis management in the event of a disaster. Works Director. Evacuation. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) defines evacuation as an organized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal, or removal of civilians from dangerous or potentially dangerous areas, and their reception and care ins safe areas. Shelter-in-Place. Shelter in place means finding a safe location indoors and staying there until you are given an "all clear" or told to evacuate. You may be asked to shelter in place because of an unfolding emergency which may include natural hazards, severe weather, biological hazards, chemical hazards, hazards from threatening people, and Special Facilities. Certain facilities which house or serve populations that cannot care for themselves during emergency situations and/or require unique support services. Such other types of unsafe conditions. facilities include: 1. Schools and day care centers, where students require supervision to 2. Hospitals and nursing homes, where patients need specialized health care personnel and equipment to maintain their health. 3. Correctional facilities, where offenders require security to keep them in 4. Senior living facilities, where residents may not be able to be transported, special equipment such as wheelchairs may be needed. ensure their safety. custody. Special Needs Populations. Individuals in the community with physical, mental or medical care needs who may require assistance before, during, and/or after a disaster or emergency after exhausting their usual resources and support network. Special needs populations may also include economically or culturally isolated populations within the community. Page 16 Visitor Population. Individuals visiting or staying in a place outside their usual place of residence. The visitor population includes business and leisure travelers present int the All lodging owners are encouraged to have their own emergency evacuation plans and know where to find information when an emergency arises. Owners are required to jurisdiction, whether for single day or overnight stays. contact their guest int the event of an emergency. II. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS A. General 1. The Emergency Manager has the general responsibility for ordering an evacuation, when deemed the most suitable means of protecting the public from a hazard. In situations where rapid evacuation is critical to the continued health and safety of the population, the on-scene Emergency Manager may recommend the evacuation of people at riski in and around an incident scene. The Emergency manager shall direct and control the required evacuation. 2. Evacuation is one means of protecting the public from the effects of a hazard; protection is achieved by moving people away from the hazard. Inj planning for evacuation, the characteristics of the hazard andi its magnitude, intensity, speed of onset, and anticipated Areas to be evacuated will be determined by those officials with the authority to direct a mandatory evacuation based ont the counsel of those individuals and agencies with the necessary expertise to advise on such matters. The use of specialized planning materials or decision aids, the recommendations of local agencies, and, where appropriate, the advice from other subject matter experts, may all be considered in the decision to order an evacuation. The hazard situation which gave rise to the need for evacuation should be continually monitored for changing circumstances. Such changes may include rainfall, shifting winds, and 3. The community must be prepared during all hours of the day, and during all seasons of the year to conduct both small-scale and large-scale evacuations. It is important for residents to understand that emergencies may develop in all areas oft the town at any time. Regardless of the nature of an emergency, residents should be familiar with all steps needed to evacuate in a timely manner when asked to do SO. Residents are responsible to know all the routes in and out AG General Evacuation Checklist, can be used as a guide in the execution of evacuation duration are all significant factors. change to the area of anticipated impact. oft their neighborhoods. operations. See Table 41 for a General Evacuation Checklist Page17 See Table 5 for possible primary and secondary emergency evacuation routes. 6. Phases of Emergency Response Because most emergencies begin at the local level, emergency response to an incident will also begin at the local level. As an incident grows beyond the capacity of local responders, Garfield County Emergency Operations may take command of the incident. Emergency response and command of an incident may develop as follows: a. The initial response to disasters, emergencies and terrorism related incidents is b.Ifita appears that the incident will grow beyond the capabilities of the town (local responders), ori if more than one local municipality will bei involved in the response, Garfield County Emergency Manager will assist with coordination of the efforts. c.IfCounty resources are not adequate, the Garfield County Emergency Manager will turn to other counties, ini the Northwest Region and/or the state for assistance. 7. intergovernmenta Assistance: As mentioned above, ini the case of any emergency that overwhelms the assets and abilities of local municipalities, Garfield County Emergency Management Team stands ready to take command of any major incident. The Garfield County Emergency Management Plan works inj partnership with agencies which mayi include nearby fire and police departments, a wide variety of state and federal agencies, local and national aid organizations, and other resources as may be needed to address a wide variety of incidents as For smaller incidents which may be handled within the capacity of New Castle resources, the town has partnership understandings with neighboring municipal and private resources. normally handled by local responders, dispatched by 9-1-1. managed at the county level. B. Evacuation Decisions Based on the size, scale, location, and threat level of an emergency, the Emergency Manager shall assess the need for an evacuation. Working with local authorities and the emergency management team, the Emergency Manager will plan evacuations, and coordinate support for the evacuation effort. Common Questions Regarding Evacuation and Planning Decisions: a. What areas of town are most: at risk and could be subject to an emergency Residents need to understand that all areas of town are subject to some level of emergency risk, and therefore subject to emergency evacuation. During times of evacuation? Page 18 emergency the Emergency Manager will assess the threat level, and the Incident Commander will make an evacuation discission based on a real time risk assessment. Residents need to register for alert services prior to an incident. Services such as TextmyGov and Reverse 911 will send alerts to phones and emails that have registered in the event of an imminent emergency. In addition tot these services, the Town of New Castle and other local responders employ trained Public Information Officers (PIOs), whose jobi is to send out timely and accurate information via the town's website, text message system, Facebook page, local radio stations, and other means as needed. Residents should use extreme caution when gathering emergency information and be sure that they rely only on information that originates from local Public Information The Garfield County Emergency Management page will have the latest information. To register for the services listed above please refer to thei information provided in b. How will the public be advised of what to do? Officers. www.garfield-county.com/emergeney-management, Table 1. C. What do evacuees need to take with them? Once an emergency happens there is no time to pack. Planning and packing an emergency GO BAG before an emergency event is critical. Residents should be prepared by prepacking a 72-hour bag containing items necessary for surviving 3 days. This bag should be prepared and always available before an emergency ever takes place. See Table 41 for details of what might be needed in an emergency GO BAG. d. What travel routes should be used by evacuees? Evacuation routes will be based on the location and severity of the incident. The evacuation routes in this plan will be used at the discretion of the Emergency Manager. Please follow all traffic control signage and emergency personnel instructions and information during an evacuation. Traffic Control Officers as directed by the Emergency Manager will identify the most suitable evacuation routes for the community based on how the incident is progressing. See Table 5 for Evacuation Routes e. What special transportation support might be needed? The Emergency Management Team will identify special transportation support if needed. Areas of consideration may include special needs populations, schools, and other populations that may need special assistance. All residents are encouraged tot take time to understand the special needs of neighbors who may not be able to transport themselves during an evacuation. Page 19 f.I Ifa asked to evacuate, when will evacuation shelters and mass care facilities become The opening of evacuation shelters and mass care facilities are based ont the size, scale, and anticipated duration of an emergency condition. The opening of an evacuation shelter isc considered when it is anticipated that residents may be displaced from their homes for See Table 3 for more detail on planned shelter locations. Please know that during an available to the public? a period of 12 hours or greater. emergency, planned: shelter locations may be: subject to change. g. How will evacuated areas be secured? Based on the situation, local law enforcement may monitor and patrol evacuated areas. Please remember that it is the responsibility of the homeowner to secure the property before leaving the home. C.Transportation 1. Individuals. The primary means of evacuation for most individuals will be personal automobiles. Residents are strongly encouraged to know their neighbors, understand their needs, and make plans to assist a neighbor who may not be able to evacuate themselves. 2. Emergency transportation The Town of New Castle recommends that neighbors help neighbors with transportation if needed. Residents with school age children please refer to school policies and procedures during an emergency evacuation. D. Traffic Control 1. Emergency evacuation traffic movement will be controlled by local law enforcement Evacuation routes are outlined in Table 5 of this plan and are subject to adjustment based on 2. During an evacuation the Emergency Manager has the option to direct additional traffic lanes on multilane roads to allow for outbound evacuation traffic. It is critical during these lane adjustments that residents follow directions for new traffic flow, keep clear ofi incoming emergency vehicles, and do not return into town once an evacuation has begun. Please remember that based ont the location of the emergency residents may be directed to leave town using routes that they may not normally use. Preplanned designated routes are designed to empty the town in as efficient a way as possible. On-site emergency adjustments to planned 3. For large-scale evacuations and as the situation allows, traffic control devices, such as signs agencies. Please obey all traffic signage and traffic control devices. incident location and severity. routes may be required to meet the demands oft the actual emergency. and barricades, will be used to display information to the public. Page 110 E.E Evacuation Notices 1. Pre-evacuation Notice a. For slow developing emergency: situations, advance Pre-evacuation Notices may be given to affected residents as soon as it is clear that an evacuation may be needed. Such advance notice is normally distributed through the use of Reverse 911, TextmyGov (text messages from the Town of New Castle), town sign boards, social media, and the town website. Ify you have children in school, please refer to your school's emergency plan. b. Advance warning will be made to special facilities in a threatened evacuation area as early as possible. Such facilities will be requested to review and be prepared toi implement c.Ify you are notified that you are in a Pre-Evacuation Area, please either leave the area at that time or be prepared to leave as soon as an evacuation notice is issued. their evacuation plans. 2. Evacuation Notice a. An official Evacuation Notice will be distributed to residents in an evacuation area through all available systems at the time that the Emergency Manager orders such evacuation. b. In the case of an ordered Evacuation Notice, emergency response personnel may travel through the area using siren and speaker-equipped vehicles to alert residents of the need to evacuate immediately. Door-to-door notification will be considered for large buildings and in rural areas where residences may be some distance from the road. Special facilities may be notified directly by on-scene emergency response personnel. d. Law enforcement personnel will sweep the evacuation area to ensure all those at risk have been advised of the need to evacuate. Persons who choose not to evacuate when instructed will assume responsibility for any associated risks. 3. Evacuation Routes During an evacuation, residents are encouraged to leave town as quickly as possible using the Primary Routes are designed to move residents out of town as quickly as possible by using Castle Valley Blvd., Adler Ave., Midland Ave., 7th Street, Main Street, Rt 6., County Road 335, and established evacuation routes shown in Table! 5. I-70. Page 111 Secondary Routes are identified as evacuation routes which lead to Primary Routes. Examples of Secondary Routes include Burning Mountain Ave, North & South Wildhorse, Rio Grande Ave, Trace Evacuation Routes are identified as certain trails, dirt roads, and pathways which are not normally designed to carry vehicular traffic. In the case of an evacuation the Emergency Manager may decide to utilize all available paths ofe egress in order to more swiftly evacuate town. Trace Routes may be limited to smaller vehicles. Please use Trace Routes only as directed. During certain types ofe emergencies, the Emergency Manager may determine that a shelter and designated alley ways in the Downtown area. 4. Shelter-in-Place Notice order is more appropriate than an evacuation order. a. In a severe weather event: the rule of thumb is to put as many walls between you and the outdoors as possible and head tot the lowest floor possible. The basement is an b. During a shelter in place order that involves air quality concerns, residents are advised to close all doors, windows, and vents and take immediate shelter in al location that puts as much indoor air shielding between the individual and the hazardous outside C. In an active shooter situation, most importantly, stay calm. If instructed, barricade yourself in a secure location, turn off all lights, silence all phones then keep it nearby, and wait for further instructions. Wait in the safest location possible until you are given the ideal location. air. "all clear" or told to evacuate. 5. Emergency Public Information and Dissemination a. Warning messages distributed through various warning systems alert the publictoa threat and provide basic instructions. They are necessarily short and to the point. The Public Information Officer or the Emergency Manager will ensure that such information isp provided to the media on at timely basis for further dissemination to the public. b. Additional instructions for an evacuation may include information on the location of shelter and mass care facilities, specific evacuation routes, guidance on securing homes, and the need for evacuees to take certain items with them during an When the incident that generated the need for evacuation is resolved, evacuees will be evacuation. advised when it is safe to return to their homes and businesses. F.S Special Facilities and Special Needs Populations Page 112 1. Special facilities such as senior living facilities, schools, certain medical facilities, jails, and others are responsible for the welfare and safety of those on their charge. These facilities should maintain an emergency plan that includes provisions for an emergency evacuation. 2.Ifan evacuation of al New Castle school is required, students will follow the school's emergency evacuation plan. The school or school district will use their own communication system to notify parents of evacuation notices. G.A Animal Evacuations 1. Owners of pets are responsible for making arrangements fori their animals in the event of an evacuation. See Table 3 for a list of local animal shelters. 2. Depending on the situation and location of the shelter, emergency shelter facilities may or may not allow evacuees arriving with pets. Please contact the shelter before bringing in animals. H. Access Control & Security Law enforcement will establish access control points to limit entry into evacuated areas and, where possible, conduct periodic patrols within such areas to deter theft or re-entry by those on foot. To the extent possible, fire departments will take measures to insure continued fire and other emergency protection. .Demobilization and Reentry 1. Local authorities will normally make the decision to allow residents to return to their homes once all threats have diminished to as safe level. Residents are asked to not return to their homes until instructed that it is safe to do SO. Information containing instructions that it is safe to return to an area will be distributed as appropriate. For large-scale evacuations, the decision will normally be made by the Emergency Manager and disseminated through the media and 2. The local authority or Emergency Manager will use the following conditions to determine if it local authority. is safe to return to an evacuated area: a. The threat prompting the evacuation has been resolved or subsided. b. Sufficient debris has been removed to permit travel, and roads and bridges are safe C. Downed power lines have been removed; ruptured gas, water, and sewer lines have been repaired; and other significant safety hazards have been eliminated. d. Structures have been inspected and deemed safe for occupancy. to use. Page 113 e. Adequate water is available for firefighting. III. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Organization 1. The emergency organization will carry out evacuations and the return of people to their homes or businesses. A large-scale evacuation, however, may require the formation ofa regional Unified Command (UC) to support the Incident Command Posts (ICP) and Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). a. Lead Agencies-New Castle Police Department, New Castle and Garfield County PIO, Colorado River Fire Rescue, Garfield County Sheriff's Office, New Castle Public Works. See Table 2 for Support Agencies/Entities B. Assignment of Responsibilities Thei following table provides general responsibilities for various Emergency Management/ICS positions, agencies, and organizations. The Town of New Castle will generally only have an Emergency Manager unless a large-scale emergency exists. Personnel, /Agency/ Evacuation Responsibilities Organization The Emergency Manager/ Unified Commander: Ensuring clear authority and knowledge of agency policy. Ensuring incident safety. Establish an Incident Command Post. and/or assess the situation. Establishing immediate priorities. Obtain a briefing from the prior Incident Commander if applicable Determining incident objectives and strategy to be followed. Establishing the level of organization needed, and continuously monitor the operations and effectiveness of that organization. Manage planning meetings as required. Approve and implement the Incident Action Plan. Coordinating the activities of the Command and General Staff. Approve requests for additional resources or for the release of Approve the use of participants, volunteers, and auxiliary Authorize the release ofi information to the news media. Order demobilization oft the incident when appropriate. resources. personnel. Page 114 Ensure incident after-action reports are complete. Authorize information for release to the media. Assure safety of tactical operations. Manage tactical operations. Develop the operations portion of the IAP. Supervise execution of operations portions oft the IAP. Request additional resources to support tactical operations. Approve release of resources from active operational assignments. Make or approve expedient changes to the IAP. Maintain close contact with IC, subordinate Operations personnel, and other agencies involved in the incident. Collect and manage alli incident-relevant operational data. Supervise preparation of the IAP. Provide input to the IC and Operations in preparing the IAP. Incorporate Traffic, Medical, and Communications Plans and other supporting materials into the IAP. Conduct and facilitate planning meetings. Reassign personnel within the ICS organization. Compile and display incident status information. Establish information requirements and reporting schedules for units (e.g., Resources, Situation Units). Determine need for specialized resources. Assemble and disassemble Task Forces and Strike Teams not Establish specialized data collection systems as necessary( (e.g., Assemble information on alternative strategies. Provide periodic predictions on incident potential. Report significant changes ini incident status. Oversee preparation of the Demobilization Plan equipment maintenance and fueling, food and medical services for incident personnel, and all off-incident resources. Manage all incident logistics. Provide logistical input to the IAP. Brief Logistics Staff as needed. Operations Section Chief: Plans Section Chief: assigned to Operations. weather). Logistics Section Chief: . Provide all facilities, transportation, communications, supplies, Identify anticipated and known incident service and: support Ensure and oversee the development of the Communications, Oversee demobilization oft the Logistics Section and associated requirements. Request additional resources as needed. Medical, and Traffic Plans as required. resources. Page 115 Finance/ / Chief: Manage alli financial aspects of an incident. Administration Section Provide financial and cost analysis information as requested. Ensure compensation and claims functions are being addressed - Gather pertinent information from briefings with responsible Develop an operating plan for the inance/Administration Section and fill Section supply and support needs. Determine the need to set up and operate an incident Meet with assisting and cooperating agency representatives as Maintain daily contact with agency(s). headquarters on finance - Ensure that personnel time records are completed accurately and transmitted to home agencies. E Ensure that all obligation documents initiated at thei incident are properly prepared and completed. B Brief agency administrative personnel on all incident-related financial issues needing attention or follow up. Provide input to the IAP. Determine, according to direction from the IC, any limits on information release. I Develop accurate, accessible, and timelyinformation for use in press/media briefings. relative tot the incident. agencies. commissary. needed. matters. Public Information Officer: C Obtain IC's approval of news releases. Conduct periodic media briefings. Arrange for tours and other interviews or briefings that may be Monitor and forward media information that may be useful to Maintain current information, summaries, and/or displays on the Make information about the incident available to incident required. incident planning. incident. personnel. Participate in the planning meeting. Identify and mitigate hazardous situations. Ensure safety messages and briefings are made. Exercise emergency authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts. Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications. Assign assistants qualified to evaluate special hazards. Initiate preliminary investigation of accidents within the incident Safety Officer: area. Page 116 Review and approve the Medical Plan. Participate in planning meetings. Liaison Officer: Act as a point of contact for agency representatives. Maintain al list of assisting and cooperating agencies and agency Assist in setting up and coordinating interagency contacts Monitor incident operations to identify current or potential Participate in planning meetings, providing current resource status, including limitations and capabilities of agency resources. Provide agency-specific demobilization information and el Int the context ofl large or complex incidents, Command Staff members may need one or more assistants to help manage their workloads. Each Command Staff member is responsible for organizing his or her assistants for maximum efficiency e Additional Command Staff positions may also be necessary depending on the nature and location(s) oft the incident, and/or specificn requirements established by the Incident Commander. For example, al Legal Counsel may be assigned directly to the Command Staff to advise the Incident Commander on legal matters, such as emergency proclamations, legality of evacuation orders, and legal rights and restrictions pertaining to media access. Similarly, a Medical Advisor may be designated and assigned directly to the Command Staff to provide advice and recommendations to the Incident Commander in the context ofi incidents involving medical and mental health services, mass casualty, acute care, vector control, epidemiology, and/or mass prophylaxis considerations, particularly in the response to a bioterrorism event. representatives. interorganizational problems. requirements. Assistants: Additional Command Staff: Page 117 V.ADMINSTRATION AND SUPPORT A. Reporting be affected. B. Records Large-scale evacuations are reported to county, state agencies and other jurisdictions that may 1. Activity Logs. The Emergency Manager and, if activated, Emergency Operations Center maintain accurate logs recording evacuation decisions, significant evacuation activities, and the 2. Documentation of Costs. Expenses are incurred in carrying out evacuations for certain hazards, such as radiological accidents or hazardous materials incidents. All departments and agencies maintain records of personnel and equipment used and supplies consumed during commitment ofr resources to support evacuation operations. largescale evacuations. Page 118 V.TABLES TABLE1 - EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST /EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIGN UP AGENCIES New Castle Police Department Colorado River Fire Rescue Dispatch Non-Emergency Dispatch CONTACT Local Enforcement Fire Department Garfield County Garfield County PHONE 970-984-2302 970-625-1243 911 970-625-8095 970-984-2311 970-665-7600 New Castle Town Hall Town Hall Staff Garfield Re-2 District Reverse 911 TextmyGov Staff Sign up online Town of New Castle www.garco91l.com Click on Emergency Notification System 91896 Text NEWCASTLEtO 970-984-2311 ext 114 TABLE2 - SUPPORT AGENCIES NAME OF ENTITY River Center Lift-Up Food Pantry Salvation Army Catholic Charities LOCATION 126 N. 4th Street New Castle 126 N. 4th Street New Castle 201 14th Street #125 Glenwood Springs 1004 Grand Ave Glenwood Springs Grand. Junction, CO 81501 PHONE 970-984-4333 970-984-2115 970-945-6976 970-384-2060 2-1-1 RESOURCES Food Assistance, Clothing Food Assistance Food Assistance, Shelter Resources Food Resource Assistance Western Coloradoz 2-1-1 1129 Colorado Ave Page 119 TABLE3 - POSSIBLE EVACUATION SHELTERS, ANIMAL SHELTERS NAME LOCATION 804 W. Main Street New Castle, CO 81647 35947 US-6 New Castle, CO 81647 880 Castle Valley Blvd New Castle, CO 81647 215 Alder Ave New Castle, CO 81647 423 West Main Street New Castle Rifle, CO 81650 2801 Co Rd114 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 1001 Railroad Ave Rifle, CO 81650 PHONE 970-665-6900 970-625-6700 970-984-2656 970-665-7800 970-984-3352 970-625-8808 970-947-9173 970-625-2514 Elk Creek Elementary Coal Ridge High School New Hope Church Riverside Middle School New Castle Community Center Journey Home Animal Care Center 1500 Prefontaine Ave Colorado Animal Rescue Garfield County Fairgrounds Page 120 TABLE 4 - EVACUATION CHECKLIST Review this information now to prepare yourself for a quick and safe evacuation. Indoors Close all interior doors Leave a light on Turn off all pilot lights Shut down HVAC Turn off gas Close fireplace dampers Close or block off any dog doors Outdoors Place combustible patio furniture in garage Shut off propane at the tank or natural gas at the meter if you have the knowledge to do SO Prepare Vehicle Roll up car windows Close all exterior vents, doors and windows Place essential items in the car including your basic supply kit Ify you do not drive, make other arrangements for transportation in advance Prepare Family, Pets and Livestock Review all routes out oft town Relay your plans to a contact person Notify local organizations or family if assistance with livestock and pets is needed Pay attention to messaging and reverse 911 notificaitons Visit the Garfield County Emergency Management website for updates Family Emergency Plan Where is our evacuation pack list? Do you have a meeting location just in case? Will you be staying with your family or looking for a hotel? What happens if the route we choose is blocked or unsafe? Who is in charge of securing the pets? How will you geti in contact if you lose your phones? Page 121 RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN A BASIC SUPPLY KIT Water, one gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days for drinking and sanitation Trash bags Camping gear Prescription medications and glasses Dentures and hearing aids Infant formula and diapers Sleeping bags Fire extinguisher Pet food and water supplies Leashes Matches and lighters Pen and paper Complete change of clothing including a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and sturdy shoes Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food and can opener Disposable eating utensils, paper towels, plates Flashlight and extra Datteries/headlight Cell phone and extra battery chargers Fully stocked first aid kit Whistle to signal for help Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter- in-place Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children Page122 TABLE 5 - EVACUATION MAP a Page 123