The 185-page document is essentially a reference book for all of the counties surrounding Lake Tahoe and outlines how residents could evacuate swiftly in case of an emergency situation, like a wildfire.

Local leaders and emergency officials have released the new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan. The plan, which was developed in conjunction with agencies across the Tahoe region, was published Wednesday.

Crews from the Lake Tahoe Fire Chiefs, Lake Tahoe Law Enforcement Agencies and Emergency Management Personnel came together to devise the Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan. Offi