EAA Background
Evacuation Assembly Areas (EAAs) are predesignated waiting areas, where people can congregate after evacuating a building. Being in one location makes it easier to communicate with first responders and building evacuation maps should indicate where the nearest EAA location is, however, memorizing a specific EAA location is not as important as learning when to evacuate and how to do it safely.
Evacuees should:
- Move away from the building and away from fire department connections and hydrants
- Watch out for hazards including vehicle traffic, uneven walking surfaces, and smoke (stay upwind)
- Not reenter a building until given the all clear by first responders
If you have any questions regarding Evacuation Assembly Areas or would like to report an issue with an EAA (such as a location impacted by construction), please email emergencymanagement@lbl.gov.
EAA Map
EAA Location Table
EAA Review
As part of the Community Preparedness Framework, LBNL’s SES Division formed a cross-functional team to review and update the Lab’s EAAs. You can read more about the review and the changes that were made here.
