mandatory evacuation
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An evacuation that is required by law or official order.
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- Officials called for a mandatory evacuation of the coastal towns.
- Due to the approaching hurricane, a mandatory evacuation was issued for coastal residents.
- The entire county was placed under a mandatory evacuation due to the approaching wildfire.
- The authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation as the wildfire spread rapidly.
- A mandatory evacuation will be issued if the floodwaters continue to rise.
- Residents in low-lying areas faced a mandatory evacuation ahead of the floodwaters.
- Ignoring a mandatory evacuation can have serious legal consequences.
- A mandatory evacuation plan is in place for all buildings in the earthquake zone.
- The city is preparing for a mandatory evacuation ahead of the category 5 hurricane.
- Failing to comply with the mandatory evacuation order could result in severe penalties.
- The chemical spill triggered an immediate mandatory evacuation for a five-mile radius.
- The news reported a mandatory evacuation due to a chemical spill.
- Residents were given 12 hours to comply with the mandatory evacuation.
- The mayor declared a mandatory evacuation for the entire city block.
- During a mandatory evacuation, emergency services will not be available in the affected area.
- Many people were caught off guard by the sudden mandatory evacuation.
- We received a text alert about the mandatory evacuation and left immediately.
- Preparing for a mandatory evacuation can save lives and reduce panic.
- It was the first time in the town's history that a mandatory evacuation had been declared.
- Officials reiterated the importance of obeying the mandatory evacuation notices.