Need of insight; what does the military do for evacuation for volcanic activity?

2016-05-23T00:42:33-04:00

Like what is the plan? Or where could I go to review it? Just wanna be prepared.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2016 12:47 AM

2016-05-23T00:47:01-04:00

Step 1: Don your reflective belt. Step 2: Get in your car. Step 3: Drive AWAY from the erupting volcano. Step 4: profit.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2016 1:02 AM

2016-05-23T01:02:00-04:00

There is a website with jblm post policies (I'll try to link it tomorrow). They probably have a disaster response plan. Most likely we would all have to muster somewhere in order to be part of a emergency response team to help with evac and treatment, and command and control along with accountability of self and family members. Most likely keeping essential personnel close, but ensuring evacuation of family members.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2016 1:21 AM

2016-05-23T01:21:34-04:00

JBLM has a plan put in place as SFC Colun Wallace pointed out. If he doesn't get the link to you, go to the JBLM home page and look and also get with your leadership about it as well. But what I was told while stationed there was to pray it doesn't ever happen while you're there. Because things will get real real quick is the nicest way to put it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2016 1:24 AM

2016-05-23T01:24:49-04:00

As far as getting out like when Mt Pinatubo went off in the PI? Or as in emergency support? In the event of the first it would depend on any local emergency plans your post/base/camp has. In the second, nothing unless ordered by the POTUS. That's the realm of the Guard once the Governor calls them up.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 23 at 2016 2:06 AM

2016-05-23T02:06:05-04:00

Run like a SOB. Stay on the Ridges to avoid the Lahars (Mud Slides) Tie a T-Shirt around your face to reduce the Silica that you are sucking in. I will say a Prayer for you. I'm a Mount Pinatubo Survivor.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2016 3:22 AM

2016-05-23T03:22:55-04:00

Your base has an Emergency Management plan. I imagine if there is any warning of such of an event, I would guess the Air Force side would probably be pushing the C-17's out of the area as soon as possible. In reality it will probably be a big surprise. Most likely the first step will be a shelter in place, followed by a base wide recall and accountability. The Base will stand up the CAT to monitor and assess the situation on base be ready to perform evacuation and civil support activities as needed.

I am sure at some point you should get a briefing on the base EM plan. At least the AF side does. Its a n requirement to brief the EM plan. At some point the base will have an ORI where that plan will be exercised. The wing XP probably will at exercise the plan before an ORI or UCI. Your unit should have an EM rep. They should be able to point you the direction to where the EM plan is which will have specific procedures for various events.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made May 23 at 2016 2:12 PM

2016-05-23T14:12:33-04:00

The first place to look is the local and state EMAs and how the military is integrated into their disaster management plans.