If DC had to evacuate, would you know what to do? Homeland Security says you need a plan

Fox 5 ^ | June 7, 2016 | Tom Fitzgerald

[upchuck]

If there were a natural disaster or a terrorist attack in DC, how would you get out of the city? It’s a good question, and if you don’t already have an evacuation plan in place, DC Homeland Security officials say you should make one.

Just as Metro embarks on its year-long SafeTrack program and repairs that will impact service system-wide, emergency officials say an evacuation crisis could erupt if the city doesn’t adjust its current plans to move people safely out of harm’s way in the event of an emergency. The city feels that the plan they have in place is a good one, but they’re worried that residents and those who work in the city might not be considering the difference that Metro’s construction plan, complete with service interruptions and closures, could have on their plans to get out fast if necessary.

Since SafeTrack launched last Saturday, DC’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Command Center has been monitoring Metro and area roads. If a natural disaster or terrorist attack occurred in the city, evacuation routes would face a crush of vehicles, since Metro’s maintenance plan is underway.

[upchuck]

If the attack is via a missile with an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) weapon, most of the planning will be down the drain. Without electricity and thousands of cars that won't start it will be a nightmare.

[unixfox]

Like every plan that DC comes up with, this too will also fail.

Couldn’t happen to a better bunch of thieves and parasites.

[Zarro]

Find Harry Reid. He’s a jackass.

[Rurudyne]

“All lawyers and lobbyist should immediately proceed to the center of town and await special instructions,”

[NorthMountain]

Plan: DON’T BE IN DC when TSHTF. You won’t be getting out.

[Paladin2]

I’d call Ray Nagin.....

[867V309]

I’d try not to point and laugh.

[hawg-farmer - FR..October 1998]

Guard Arizona’ North and Eastern borders...he he

[PAR35]

If DC had to evacuate, would you know what to do?

Barricade the runways so they couldn't come here?

[TigersEye]

Break out the alcohol and party like it’s 1984!

[jsanders2001]

I notice that there’s talk everywhere about being prepared for a national disaster. Obama recently made a comment that alluded to this. Now I hear from a close confidante in the intelligence industry who is saying this was a recent topic of discussion by experts at one of their meetings. Now I am wondering if Obama is about to complete his fundamental transformation of the United States into a 3rd world hell hole.

[RegulatorCountry]

The “plan” would be to be well past the beltway before the evacuation order is issued, unless you’ve got a helicopter or private plane at your disposal, and even that might be dicey if there’s any distance to drive to get to it. DC has got to be one of the more car-unfriendly places in the country. Not yet on the scale of NYC but getting there.

[Hoffer Rand]

Isn’t this the city that pretty much comes to a screeching halt every time they get more than 2” of snow? And NOW they’re saying they need an emergency plan??

[rfreedom4u]

Make popcorn.

[Excellence]

And the northwest is practicing for an earthquake. Hmmm.

[Tijeras_Slim]

I’d suggest folks in the outlying areas to have a plan to park flaming dump trucks blocking the exit ramps of the Beltway until it gets quiet.

[RWB Patriot]

If DC had to evacuate, it would be an orgy of violence.

[Red_Devil 232]

Yes, I would lock my doors.

[VanShuyten]

Since I live I northern Virginia, I hope someone has the sense to barricade all the Potomac bridges.

[Aut Pax Aut Bellum]

I have a fool proof plan-I never go to DC.