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Should cities be required to have detailed evacuation plans? In 3–5 sentences, answer the question and provide specific textual evidence to support your analysis.Use the passage to answer the question.

Many fire-prone California towns don’t plan for evacuations
Counterintuitive as it may sound, Paradise has some of the strongest evacuation planning in California. In fact, a USA TODAY Network-California survey of communities at high risk from wildfires found only 22% (including Paradise) have a robust, publicly available evacuation plan.
The scale of disaster in the Camp Fire was unprecedented, but the scene of people fleeing wildfires was familiar, repeated numerous times over the past three years up and down California from Redding and Paradise to Santa Rosa, Ventura, and Malibu.
In many of those communities, motorists became stuck in traffic as officials tried to evacuate thousands onto a few roads leading away from the flames.

NO REQUIREMENT TO PLAN
The 85 deaths and nearly 19,000 buildings destroyed in Paradise’s Camp Fire made it the deadliest and most destructive blaze in California history. Eight of those who perished were found in their vehicles, with two others found outside their vehicles.
In some spots, burned-out and abandoned vehicles lined roads leading out of town.

Yes, cities should be required to have detailed evacuation plans. The passage specifically states that only 22% of high-risk communities in California have a robust, publicly available evacuation plan. The Camp Fire in Paradise demonstrated the importance of having an evacuation plan as there were 85 deaths and nearly 19,000 buildings destroyed. Additionally, the passage mentions that some people were found dead in their vehicles or outside their vehicles because they were unable to evacuate effectively. Requiring cities to have detailed evacuation plans can help ensure the safety of residents during emergencies.

Yes, cities should be required to have detailed evacuation plans. The passage states that only 22% of high-risk communities in California, including Paradise, have a robust evacuation plan. This lack of planning was evident in the Camp Fire, where 85 deaths occurred and many people became stuck in traffic while trying to evacuate. Additionally, the passage mentions burned-out and abandoned vehicles lining the roads, indicating a lack of preparedness. Requiring cities to have detailed evacuation plans would help ensure the safety of residents during disasters.