evacuation
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Herry Kabut, editor-in-chief of local publication Floresa Media, told the BBC that "each resident has set up their own evacuation post" amid blackouts, landslides and roadblocks.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Saturday urged residents living in or near flooded areas to have evacuation plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Melania said debris partly blocked the evacuation route, but they made their way out with the help of others.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
A fire that began Monday in Spain's northeastern Aragon region and has forced the evacuation of 850 people so far is threatening the two monasteries of San Juan de la Pena.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
An Emergency Medical Services hospital, a commandeered place, most likely dealing with the brunt, the real brunt of the evacuation.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has been heckled on a visit to the area of the country worst hit by wildfires, as blazes continue to cause further deaths and evacuations across Europe.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
One Ukrainian unit says evacuations with ground drones can take anywhere from six hours to three days and involve 14 people in planning and execution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
A map of areas affected by evacuations can be found here.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Not only were these evacuations and odors loathsome, they were considered dangerous.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
Vocabulary lists containing evacuation
Salt to the Sea
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CTE Construction ("Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills,") Vocabulary from Module One
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"Building Design and Construction Handbook," Vocabulary from Section 1
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