During emergencies, which group is among the last to be evacuated according to LA County Protocols?

In emergency situations, emergency responders are indeed among the last to be evacuated. This is because their primary responsibility is to manage the emergency, protect public safety, and facilitate the evacuation of others. They are trained to assess risks, ensure that vulnerable populations are safe, and provide critical services during crises. Their specialized skills mean they must remain on-site to handle ongoing emergencies, direct operations, and support evacuation efforts until the situation is stabilized or their presence is no longer necessary.

Health care workers, community support volunteers, and tourists or visitors, while also important groups, do not have the same level of responsibility for managing the emergency situation. They are typically evacuated earlier to minimize risk to their welfare and allow responders to focus on their duties.