15222A32A264C3F78725888C006F66C1 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For CITIZEN WILDFIRE EVACUATION ISSUESINTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEEDate 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.
