PACE Evacuation Planning Framework

The PACE Evacuation Planner (37 pages)

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Bulletproof, Multi-Route Evacuation Plans Using the Proven PACE Framework

This guide delivers a clear, military-inspired system for building resilient evacuation plans. You'll learn to establish a Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) route strategy, ensuring your family always has a safe, pre-planned way out—whether facing a common disruption or a major crisis.

Here's What You'll Learn

✅ The PACE Framework – Understand the proven four-layer method to guarantee you always have a viable evacuation path.
✅ Primary & Alternate Route Planning – How to identify and document your best first and second options for escape.
✅ Contingency & Emergency Planning – How to prepare for unexpected obstacles and true worst-case scenarios.
✅ Mapping & Navigation – Practical tips for using physical maps, digital tools, and landmarks for each route.
✅ Risk Assessment – Simple tools to identify hazards, chokepoints, and seasonal risks along your routes.
✅ Family Communication Protocols – How to establish clear check-in plans and contact strategies during a crisis.

What You'll Get

✔️ A complete, fill-in-the-blank workbook to build your personalized PACE evacuation plan.
✔️ Ready-to-use templates for mapping and documenting all four routes (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency).
✔️ Step-by-step instructions for conducting route reconnaissance and risk assessments.
✔️ Essential supply checklists tailored for evacuation kits (vehicle, foot, etc.).
✔️ Family communication cards and meeting point planning sheets.
✔️ Practical exercises to test and validate your plans safely.

The PACE Evacuation Planner transforms evacuation from a moment of panic into an executable plan. Whether preparing for wildfires, floods, or unforeseen events, this guide provides the structure and tools to ensure your family can evacuate confidently—no matter what.