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Figure 6-5 <br />MEDIA RELEASE E <br />Evacuation Follow -Up <br />Indian River County <br />Board of County Commissioners <br />Department of Emergency Services <br />422543 d Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida 32967 <br />Date: Eve <br />❑ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OR ❑ FOR RELEASE ON: <br />Contact: <br />Telephone: <br />Fax: <br />Email: <br />The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners has issued an order directing the <br />immediate evacuation of the following area: <br />Local Emergency Services authorities have begun the evacuation of this area. This evacuation <br />order was issued in response to the reported release of hazardous materials <br />b v: <br />Persons living in the affected area should follow the instructions given below: <br />I. Take the following items with you: <br />a. Two (2) blankets per person, or a sleeping bag. <br />b. Change of clothing. <br />C. Important papers (checkbook, etc.) <br />d. Medicine, particularly special medication. <br />e. Toilet articles. <br />2. Lock your home. Turn off electricity, gas and water. <br />3. Go to Fallow the evacuation route nearest <br />you. Do not move against traffic. <br />4. Time is important, but move safely. <br />5. Persons not having transportation should notify the <br />6. Persons immediately outside of the affected area are not subject to a direct <br />hazard; however, these persons should remain alert to any possible changes in <br />instructions resulting from changes in wind direction or accident conditions. Stay <br />by your radio or TV. Persons outside the affected area are also asked not to <br />travel on or near routes being used for evacuation. These routes <br />are: <br />-END OF MESSAGE - <br />Indian River County Emergency Plan for Hazardous Materials Page 48 <br />