evacuation team

Crisis removal squad

An evacuation team is a group responsible for guiding people to safety during emergencies—fires, natural disasters, or security threats.

In workplaces and schools, evacuation teams receive training to direct orderly exits and account for everyone: The evacuation team swept each floor before giving the all-clear.

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Group saving endangered people

response team · first responders · advance party · supply convoy · landing party

mission duration/commitment

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Stationed military force

occupation force · security detail · defense team · rear guard · permanent staff

population effect

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Delegation awaiting new arrivals

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