Just weeks before devastating wildfires hit, Spokane practiced a mass evacuation – the drill paid off

The value of practicing before disaster strikes is no longer theoretical in Spokane. On Aug. 1, 2026, three wildfires began ...
Los Angeles Times

Months after the Jan. 7 fires, L.A.’s evacuation plans remain untested

A state law requires cities and counties to evaluate whether quick and safe evacuations are feasible. The city of L.A. has failed to publicly report such an analysis. Meanwhile, L.A. County simply ...
Ohsonline.com

How Evacuation Training, Exercises and Drills Can Save Lives

On September 11, 2001, Rick Rescorla, the security director for the Morgan Stanley offices in the World Trade Center buildings, was seated in his office on the 44th floor of Two World Trade Center. He ...