DOH | Disaster Evacuation
Department of Health Disaster Evacuation & Patient Tracking Systems
Department of Health agencies play a critical role in coordinating disaster evacuation efforts across healthcare facilities, communities, and regions. Events such as hurricanes, wildfires, infrastructure failures, and mass casualty incidents may require the rapid relocation of patients while maintaining accountability and continuity of care.
Disaster evacuation systems provide a structured approach to tracking patients, organizing transport, and ensuring that critical medical information follows each individual throughout the evacuation process. These systems support ICS, NIMS, and HICS frameworks, enabling coordinated response across hospitals, public health agencies, and emergency management partners.
From individual patient evacuation tags to complete evacuation tracking systems, these tools help Department of Health teams maintain visibility, improve communication, and reduce the risk of lost or misidentified patients during complex and high-pressure evacuations.
Disaster Evacuee Tracking Kit
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Evac123® Small Hospital/Facility Evacuation 60 Package
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Rolling Duffel
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US&R Refill Pack
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US&R Structural Hazard Tracking System
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Disaster Evacuation Tag
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Evac123® Mid-Sized Hospital/Facility Evacuation 100 Package
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Evac123® Large Hospital/Facility Evacuation 200 Package
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Special Needs Evacuation Tag
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Evac123® Instructional Pamphlets - Pack of 25
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Evac123® Tabletop Training Kit
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Evac123® Room Evacuation (Step 1) Package
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Common Uses for Disaster Evacuation Systems
- Tracking patients during hospital and healthcare facility evacuations
- Coordinating multi-facility evacuation efforts across public health systems
- Maintaining continuity of care documentation during patient movement
- Supporting HICS and ICS evacuation operations
- Improving accountability and communication during large-scale disasters
Why Patient Tracking Is Critical During Evacuations
Disaster evacuations often involve vulnerable populations, multiple receiving facilities, and rapidly changing conditions. Without structured patient tracking systems, there is a significant risk of lost information, misidentification, or gaps in care. Evacuation tracking tools provide a standardized method for documenting patient movement, ensuring that critical medical information remains accessible throughout the evacuation process.