Committee on Emergency Evacuations

Transportation Research Board [ABR30]

Welcome to the home page of the Emergency Evacuations Committee [ABR30] of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine (NASEM). This committee is concerned with preparedness for, and operational issues of, emergency evacuations associated with any natural or human made hazards. Evacuations with notice, little, or no notice, as well as building, urban and regional evacuation are included. It seeks to identify research needs, encourage and facilitate individual and joint research efforts, and disseminate research findings aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and increasing safety and survivability of those involved in emergency evacuation. The Committee acts as a resource to governmental and non-governmental organizations concerned with evacuation planning and operations.