evacuation plan
nounUK /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən plæn/
US /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən plæn/
A plan that tells people how to get out of a place safely when there is danger.
The teacher showed us the evacuation plan on the wall before the fire drill.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A diagram posted in a building that shows escape routes and exits.
Check the evacuation plan near the elevator to find the nearest stairs.
3. A set of steps a company or school follows to move everyone out during an emergency.
The school updated its evacuation plan after the new building opened.
4. A plan for moving people away from a dangerous area, such as during a storm or flood.
The town's evacuation plan tells residents which roads to use during a hurricane.