Which statement defines Slow Evacuation Capability?

• A. The ability to evacuate quickly.
• B. The ability to evacuate to safety in a time equivalent to a household in the general population.
• C. The inability to evacuate.
• D. The ability to move reliably to a point of safety in a timely manner, but not as rapidly as members of a household in the general population.

Answer: (D)

Slow Evacuation Capability refers to occupants who can move to a point of safety in a reliable, timely manner, but at a pace slower than that of the general population in a typical household. This recognizes that some people can evacuate with assistance or more time, yet not as quickly as able-bodied occupants.

The best-fitting description is the one that acknowledges reliable movement to safety within a reasonable timeframe, without being as rapid as the general population. The other statements describe rapid evacuation (too fast), non-evacuation (inability), or matching the general population pace rather than being slower.