voluntary evacuation
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An evacuation that is recommended but not required, leaving the decision to individuals.
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- The mayor issued a voluntary evacuation for coastal areas as the hurricane approached.
- For now, it's a voluntary evacuation, but that could change if the storm intensifies.
- Many residents decided to stay despite the government's call for a voluntary evacuation.
- Authorities are preparing for a potential voluntary evacuation of the low-lying regions.
- A voluntary evacuation was advised due to the rapidly spreading wildfire.
- The first stage of the emergency plan involves a voluntary evacuation for those with medical needs.
- Are you participating in the voluntary evacuation, or will you shelter in place?
- Officials emphasized that the current order is a voluntary evacuation, not a mandatory one.
- The city's voluntary evacuation helped reduce traffic congestion before the mandatory order was given.
- Heeding the warning for a voluntary evacuation can save lives, even if it's not required by law.