30SWI13-206 — Park Evacuation And Santa Barbara County Sheriff Support

30SWI13-206 governs park and road closures, evacuations, and Santa Barbara County Sheriff support.

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  • Publication number: 30SWI13-206
  • Title: PARK EVACUATION AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF SUPPORT
  • Date: 2017-09-18

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It assigns responsibilities for determining closures, coordinating evacuations, and notifying involved offices and agencies. It requires schedules, advance coordination, closure signs, telephone verification, and evacuation status updates.

Applies to: This instruction applies to the Western Range and the 30th Space Wing (30 SW) units engaged in operations which require park and road closures.

Topics covered

  • Park closures
  • Road closures
  • Park evacuations
  • Santa Barbara County Sheriff coordination
  • Closure notification
  • Evacuation schedules
  • Barricades
  • Range operations

Questions and answers

Who determines when parks and access roads must close and evacuate?

The 30th Space Wing Safety Office (30 SW/SE) will determine the requirement for the closure and evacuation of parks and access roads. (paragraph 1)

When are Jalama Beach Park, Ocean Park, and Point Sal closed and evacuated?

Jalama Beach Park, Ocean Park (including access roads) and Point Sal will be closed and evacuated when necessitated by approved safety and operational criteria for certain range operations. (paragraph 2)

How far in advance must coordination occur for park and road evacuations?

30 SFS will coordinate with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff and park rangers no later than seven days in advance of operations requiring the evacuation of the three parks and roads. (paragraph 2)

What must be prepared for park and road closures and evacuations?

A schedule of events (Attachment 1) for park and road closures and evacuations will be prepared with the help of the park rangers and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff. (paragraph 2)

When is telephone verification of park closure and evacuation requirements provided?

Telephone verification of park closure and the evacuation requirements will also be provided to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff and park ranger the day before the required action. (paragraph 2)

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