109 HR 3815 IH: American Evacuation Planning Act U.S. House of Representatives 2005-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2005 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Pascrell, and Mr. Meek of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To ensure that communities are prepared for evacuation in case of a major disaster.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the American Evacuation Planning Act.

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Evacuation Preparation

Section 507(a)(2) of the Homeland Security Act (6 U.S.C. 317) is amended— (1)by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) as (D), (E), and (F), respectively; and (2)by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C)of preparing communities and individuals, particularly individuals with special needs (including low-income individuals and families, the homeless, the elderly, and individuals who do not understand English), for evacuation from a major disaster by coordinating with State and local governments in preparing or improving community evacuation plans and encouraging individuals to establish a personal plan to reduce the harm to individuals, businesses, and governments from such disaster; .