EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND SHELTERING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the nature of emergency operations in response to natural hazards. In the context of the pandemic, fundamental shifts in preparedness planning are needed to ensure health, safety, and smooth operations during emergencies.
This guidance, produced by the Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN) of the National Academies, explores how research on evacuation behavior, social responses to disaster, and risk communication can be applied to emergency management in the era of COVID-19. SEAN identifies strategies for updating evacuation plans, sheltering operations, and risk communication practices in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the links below to learn more.
