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15222A32A264C3F78725888C006F66C1 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For CITIZEN WILDFIRE EVACUATION ISSUES

INTERIM COMMITTEE  WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Jul 27, 2022      
Location Old Supreme Court



Citizen Wildfire Evacuation Issues - Committee Discussion Only
02:16:51 PM  
Dr. Michael Robinson,
Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center, presented regarding
evacuation simulation technology. The presentation may be accessed here:
https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/evac_planning_strat_co_lcs_widfire_matters_comm_-_jul_2022.pdf.
Dr. Robinson provided key considerations when running evacuation simulations,
including the population behavior and road networks. He summarized the
critical components to evacuations, including educating citizens, determining
trigger points, and using multiple modes of communication.
02:34:39 PM  
Dr. Robinson responded
to committee questions regarding contraflows of traffic.
02:36:30 PM  
Dana Duggan, Westside
Watch, and Bill Wysong, Westside Watch, presented regarding citizen evacuation
issues. Ms. Duggan described the threat of wildfire in southern Colorado
and the need for evacuation planning. Mr. Wysong discussed best practices
for evacuation modeling from California, and a recommendation to create
a Colorado law to mandate evacuation procedures for citizens.  
03:00:05 PM  
The presenters responded
to committee questions regarding California evacuation laws and simulation
software.






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