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Evacuating all areas of the inundation zone, by comparison, would take hours, Eing estimated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

Evacuating these areas would require time, they say, and there could be huge numbers of casualties.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

Evacuating such a large number of people is “going to be tough,” but people were cooperating and staying calm, Westwick said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2023

Evacuating the Scouts from the coastal campsite is expected to take six hours or more.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

“He arrived a couple of hours ago. Didn’t even recognize me. I heard him say you’re leaving tonight. Evacuating with some personnel from the embassy.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin