Evacuation plan
The Evacuation Planning Tool provides essential knowledge and guidance for preparing safe evacuation strategies in crisis situations such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, industrial accidents, terrorism or infrastructure failures. It helps individuals and communities understand risks and make informed decisions during emergencies, with a strong focus on practical preparedness and spatial awareness in urban environments.
How the tool is designed
The tool is structured as a learning and planning guide that introduces evacuation step by step:
- overview of evacuation principles and key safety concepts
- understanding hazards and how they affect urban areas
- pre-trip safety and preparedness before entering a new area
- recognising risks on-site and adjusting behaviour
- evacuation procedures and decision-making strategies
- practical examples and visual layouts to support planning
The tool is educational and adaptable. It can be used by individuals, schools, universities, local communities, NGOs, or civil protection training programmes to develop evacuation awareness and readiness.
How to use
- Use the guide to learn the basics of evacuation planning and risk awareness.
- Follow the structure to create your own evacuation plan for different environments.
- Apply the hazard descriptions to identify local risks and safe zones.
- Use the checklist-style recommendations to prepare emergency essentials in advance.
- Practise evacuation routes using simple mapping exercises from the guide.
- Integrate the tool into training sessions, workshops or emergency drills.