July 1999

Table of Contents

I.	Introduction
II.	Work Group Approach
	A. History of Plan Development Effort
	B. Organizational Roles in Plan Development
III.	Synopsis Of Mt. Rainier Volcanic Hazards
IV.	Situation
	A. Situation
	B. Population
	C. The Road Network
	D. Terrain
	E. Shelter
	F. Communications
	G. Response Organizations
V.	Monitoring, Notification Protocol and Warning Systems
	A. Monitoring
	B. Event Notification
	C. Warning System
VI.	Operations
	A. Direction and Control Operations
	B. Fire Operations
	C. Law Enforcement
	D. Evacuation and Movement
	E. Search and Rescue
	F. Agency Responsibilities and Tasks
VII.	Public Information
	A. Volcanic Crises Are Times of Great Uncertainty
	B. Public Perceptions of Volcanic Hazards
	C. Effective Communication between Scientists and Public Officials
	D. Communication with the News Media and Public
	E. Joint Information Center ~ Purpose and Structure
	F. Recommended Structure for Joint Information Center during a Mt. Rainier Incident
VIII.	Public Education & Long-term Maintenance of Public Awareness & Preparedness
	A. The Message ~ Learn, Inquire and Plan
	B. Long-term Public Awareness Plan
	C. Information Contacts
	D. For Additional Reading
IX.	Mitigation Measures
X.	Recovery
XI.	MR Plan Viability
	Glossary
	Appendix 1 ~ Disaster Preparedness
	Appendix 2 ~ Volcanic Eruptions
	Appendix 3 ~ References