Abstract: A method for controlling, in particular for evacuating, a mobile unit operated in an automated manner. The method includes the following: receiving a signal from an external source, which encompasses a piece of hazard information; automated control of the mobile unit based on this piece of hazard information, the control taking place in such a way that the mobile unit is guided to a safe position for the mobile unit; automatically guiding the mobile unit based on the piece of hazard information and/or a received all-clear signal and/or a received guidance signal, the automatic guidance taking place so that the mobile unit is guided to a starting position of the mobile unit.