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Business Consortium To Unveil Regional Mass Evacuation Plan

On April 6th, Councilmember Chris Cate and a dozen prominent Sorrento Valley businesses will unveil a regional mass evacuation plan for the area. This consortium plan is the first of its kind for San Diego. The plan will help businesses prepare in the event of a local incident requiring evacuation. Members of the Sorrento Valley Consortium include Covance, FBI, General Atomics, Leidos, Mission Federal Credit Union, Qualcomm, Quidel, Scripps Health, UCSD Hospital, and the VA Hospital. Councilmember Cate said the plan will serve as a model for future regional planning in San Diego.

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Business Consortium To Unveil Regional Mass Evacuation Plan

On April 6th, Councilmember Chris Cate and a dozen prominent Sorrento Valley businesses will unveil a regional mass evacuation plan for the area. This consortium plan is the first of its kind for San Diego. The plan will help businesses prepare in the event of a local incident requiring evacuation. Members of the Sorrento Valley Consortium include Covance, FBI, General Atomics, Leidos, Mission Federal Credit Union, Qualcomm, Quidel, Scripps Health, UCSD Hospital, and the VA Hospital. Councilmember Cate said the plan will serve as a model for future regional planning in San Diego.

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Contacts:

Rebecca Kelley, Councilmember Chris Cates Office| Jane Andreasik, City of San Diego
E: [email protected] C: (619) 384-5269
|E: [email protected] C: (619) 612-6100
Date: April 4, 2016

BUSINESS CONSORTIUM TO UNVEIL REGIONAL MASS EVACUATION PLAN


Sorrento Valleys proposal is first-of-its-kind for San Diego
San Diego, CA: On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., Councilmember Chris Cate, the City of San
Diegos Office of Homeland Security, public safety personnel, and a dozen prominent business
leaders will be unveiling a regional mass evacuation plan for the Sorrento Valley business
community. This plan is a first-of-its-kind for the San Diego region.
Disasters can occur with little or no warning. The Sorrento Valley Regional Mass Evacuation Plan will
help businesses prepare in the event that a local incident forces a regional evacuation.
The Sorrento Valley Consortium includes the following businesses: Covance, FBI, General Atomics,
Leidos, Mission Federal Credit Union, Qualcomm Incorporated, Quidel, Scripps Health, UCSD
Hospital, and the VA Hospital.
Public safety is our Citys top priority. Sorrento Valley is known to be a center for high-tech, biotech
and scientific research. The Sorrento Valley Consortiums plan will serve as a model for all future
regional planning for San Diego, said Councilmember Chris Cate.
The Sorrento Valley Consortium Evacuation Guide is another tool to empower San Diegans in
preparing for emergencies. The guide serves as a model for future community preparedness
efforts, and we look forward to continued collaboration with residents and businesses throughout
San Diego," said John Valencia, the Executive Director for the City's Office of Homeland Security.
WHAT: Press Conference
WHERE: Qualcomm (Headquarters), 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
WHEN: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 | 1:00 p.m.
VISUALS: Councilmember Cate, emergency response vehicles, Sorrento Valley Consortium
members, City of San Diego public safety personnel, large-scaled evacuation plan on boards
About Councilmember Chris Cate:
Chris Cate is an advocate and voice for all residents in District 6. Chris proudly represents the neighborhoods of
Clairemont Mesa, Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Miramar, Park Village, and Sorrento Valley.

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