Summit View Survival & Preparedness
Route & Evacuation Planning
Basic Class
Know where to go—and how to get there.
When evacuation becomes necessary, hesitation and poor planning can cost valuable time. This 2 hour class gives you a simple, structured approach to planning safe, efficient evacuation routes before an emergency happens.
You’ll learn how to build a clear evacuation plan for your household, including primary and backup routes, destination planning, and basic movement considerations.
In this class, you’ll learn:
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When and why to evacuate (and when not to)
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How to select safe and realistic destinations
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How to plan primary and alternate evacuation routes
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Basic timing considerations (leaving early vs waiting)
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Common mistakes that cause evacuation failures
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How to integrate evacuation into your overall preparedness plan
This class focuses on clarity and decisiveness, ensuring you’re not figuring things out in the moment.
What you’ll leave with:
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A personalized evacuation plan
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Primary and alternate routes mapped out
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A defined destination strategy
Advanced Class
(Prerequisite: Basic Class Required)
Move effectively when conditions are against you.
This advanced 3-5 hour course builds on your Basic evacuation plan and prepares you to execute it under real-world conditions—traffic, limited information, changing threats, and time pressure.
You’ll learn how to adapt your plan, make critical decisions quickly, and navigate complex evacuation scenarios with confidence.
In this class, you’ll learn:
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Advanced route planning and contingency development
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Real-world constraints (traffic, road closures, infrastructure damage)
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Timing and decision-making under pressure
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Multi-route and multi-destination planning
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Vehicle preparedness and loadout considerations
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Movement coordination with family or groups
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Identifying and mitigating evacuation failure points
This course focuses on execution and adaptability, ensuring your plan works when conditions are far from ideal.
What you’ll leave with:
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A layered evacuation plan with multiple contingencies
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Increased confidence navigating real-world evacuation challenges
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A system for adapting your plan as conditions change