evacuation
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"I asked them how long the evacuation would last. They said: 'Until further notice.'"
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
Prices for oil have climbed since Reuters reported Wednesday that the State Department’s evacuation orders will include some staff and their family members from certain U.S. embassies in the Persian Gulf region.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Flooding, tornadoes, and destructive winds can threaten areas well inland, making it important for residents beyond coastal evacuation zones to understand their potential exposure.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
About 6,000 homes, and 16,000 residents, remain under an evacuation order.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
This is an employees-only area, so there are no signs, no helpful maps or diagrams except for the occasional emergency evacuation poster.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
After the 25-foot-deep hole swallowed Cage’s driveway, the city of Malibu red-tagged 31 homes on the street, forcing evacuations since the damage blocks the only route in and out of the beach side neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
The Norte fire in south Orange County broke out amid strong Santa Ana winds on Friday morning, triggering mandatory evacuations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Both Florida and Alabama instituted mandatory evacuations due to the storm.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Streets were largely deserted in the coastal communities after mandatory evacuations ahead of the storm.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
People speak of the Allies and their famous evacuations.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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