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KEY POINT

Black checkmarkEvacuation is the organized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal, or removal of civilians from dangerous or potentially dangerous areas, and their reception and care in safe areas.

Black checkmarkShelter-in-Place (SIP) is a process for taking immediate shelter in a location readily accessible to the affected individual.

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