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Lafayette Virtual Evacuation Drill - Saturday, September 26th, 2020 at 7:30am.

The Virtual Evacuation Drill that was postponed last month due to the wildfires, will take place Saturday, September 26, starting at 7:30 a.m. Utilizing the Community Warning System (CWS), the Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Emergency Preparedness Commission, Lamorinda CERT, and Con Fire will be conducting a virtual evacuation drill throughout the City of Lafayette this Saturday.

As with a real emergency, all evacuation orders are issued via the Community Warning System (CWS). CWS is the only source for this information.  Nixle will not be used for evacuation messages but may be used to provide other information.  You should subscribe to both services. Have discussions with your family about what to do if an evacuation is ordered. You should only take one car and bring important papers, wallets, phones and pets that can be grabbed quickly. For more information about what to take and how to prepare in advance, go to https://evacuate.lamorindacert.org. 

On Saturday, September 26, when you receive the virtual evacuation drill notice, gather your family and practice loading into the car. Put a sign in your window that you have EVACUATED or NEED HELP. Knock on the doors of the houses next to you to ensure they received the notice.   You’ve completed the virtual evacuation drill!   And don’t forget to complete the survey linked to the September 26 CWS alert so that we can evaluate the drill and make any appropriate changes to our procedures.

If you do not receive the evacuation alert next Saturday, please contact CWS to troubleshoot your registration, by phone at (925) 313-9622, or e-mail [email protected]. Thank you for participating!

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RED FLAG WARNING FOR SATURDAY 9/26/20
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in the San Francisco Bay Area beginning at 9:00pm Saturday to 8:00am Sunday.   Wind’s from the Northeast 10-20 MPH and will increase overnight to 40-50 MPH.   There will be another burst of winds developing from Sunday night into Monday these winds will be from the East as pure offshore flow develops.   Highest threat are the East Bay Hills above 1000 feet.  
 
***This virtual drill may be cancelled as a precaution at any time.   Notification will be sent if it is cancelled. ***
 
Notice: Nixle has changed their notification delivery options.    Please go to www.nixle.com to update your information and select how you would like to receive alerts.    You may also download the Everbridge App which is how Nixle sends immediate alerts.   

Lafayette Police General/Tip Email: [email protected]
 
 

Instructions:

On Saturday, September 26, when you receive the virtual evacuation drill notice, gather your family and practice loading into the car. Put a sign in your window that you have EVACUATED or NEED HELP. Knock on the doors of the houses next to you to ensure they received the notice. You’ve completed the virtual evacuation drill! And don’t forget to complete the survey linked to the September 26 CWS alert so that we can evaluate the drill and make any appropriate changes to our procedures.