What is the recommended evacuation direction during an uncontrolled propane release?

• A. Downwind from the propane release.
• B. Toward the propane release.
• C. In the same area as the release.
• D. Upwind from the propane release.

Answer: (D)

Gas clouds from a propane release travel with the wind, so your safest move is to go to the area from which the wind originates. Evacuating upwind keeps you out of the moving plume and away from potential ignition sources, reducing both exposure to the gas and the fire risk. Moving toward the release, staying in the same area, or going downwind would place you in the path of the gas and increase danger.