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Wildfire Evacuation Time Estimate Study COM 0143

2 stops across 2 bodies · May 28, 2025 → Jun 16, 2025

Summary

The Wildfire Evacuation Time Estimate Study was presented to the Transportation Advisory Board in May 2025 and the City Council Committee of the Whole in June 2025. The study supports regional emergency preparedness and evacuation planning.

Timeline

Each card is one meeting where this item was discussed, oldest first.

May 28, 2025 Transportation Advisory Board
Wildfire Evacuation Time Estimate Study (D)
Share information on the planning process, results, and plans for implementation. Identify future evacuation scenarios to deepen our understanding of challenges and future mitigation strategies.
Open meeting →
Jun 16, 2025 City Council Committee of the Whole
The study kicked off in Spring 2024 in response to the increase in wildfire risk in Issaquah and West of the Cascades communities. Evacuation is a crucial life-safety response action during a wildfire. Having a thorough understanding of the situation enables the city to become more efficient in its emergency response and plan for long-term improvements to permanently expedite evacuation. The resul
Open meeting →